Posted by jba/fl on 2/15/11 7:33pm
Msg #372928

Precision

I guess we all feel that precision is of great importance when doing our work. Without precise instructions, for example, we could possibly be less effective.

Here is some precision to give perspective on the ultimate goal: flawless work. May we all attain it.

http://www.wimp.com/japaneseprecision/

Reply by James Dawson on 2/15/11 7:58pm
Msg #372935

WOW! Thanks

Reply by John Schenk on 2/15/11 8:11pm
Msg #372938

Big deal...Sister Ambrosia used to make us do that

She'd smack the hell out of you with her cane if you got out of step too. Dad said she was the same way when she taught him in school. LOL

JJ

Reply by Susan Fischer on 2/16/11 1:24am
Msg #372951

While drill is precision-driven, this strictly military, un-

inspired, and frankly boring demonstration of such practiced stepping? Bleah.

Nah, I'm much more human - so not robotic in the idea of perfection - and in my interactions on all levels of this work, I strive for excellence in my services, by being as personable and prepared as I can be in the work-a-day world-full of things over which I have no control.

The recent Olympics extravaganzas in Beijing's "precisionistics" were indeed impressive, but not exactly ~humane~, let alone humanly universal.

As to the issue of instructions, the more obvious and explicit, the better, that's a fact. Our art is dealing with what is, such as it is, and doing our best to remedy questions and uncertainties, no?

Reply by jba/fl on 2/16/11 10:46am
Msg #372967

Japan has no military; the emphasis is on teamwork - being

part of a team. What we do is teamwork....our team interacting with the other team. We can cross paths without bumping, providing logistics and other conditions are met.

You probably don't like the Rockettes either. or sports.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 2/16/11 12:08pm
Msg #372988

I understand and appreciate precision in marching,

dance, sports, etc. And I understand teamwork - which is a bedrock of human endeavors.

In our work, much is out of our control, and good communication, accomodations, going the extra mile, flexibility and adaptability - teamwork - are all in play for smooth sailing.

My comment about the particular example of the OP is just a personal preference - for instance, many of the high school and college marching bands are phenomenal.

Your parting 'shot' is so unnecessary, jba.

Reply by Scott/NJ on 2/16/11 10:19am
Msg #372963

In NCO Leadership School we had to learn to march a squad. They made us do it in a tennis court (all fenced in). If your commands were not precise, the whole squad would walk right into the fence.

Reply by John Schenk on 2/16/11 1:08pm
Msg #372996

If someone didn't give me a command before I walked into the fence, I'd like to think I'd be smart enough to stop on my own without a command, rather than walking into a fence. LOL

JJ

Reply by Mike Goodey on 2/16/11 1:59pm
Msg #373006

Oh, those were the days! Sisters from the convent looking for anyone out of line to smack!