Store Associate Performance Review

KEY 5S AUDIT POINTS AND AUDIT SHEET 1. Sort (Seiri) Identify Unnecessary Items: Separate items that are not required for current tasks. Red-tagging: Use red tags to mark and remove unnecessary items. Free Up Space: Clear clutter and create a clean workspace. Minimize Waste: Reduce excess inventory and non-essential materials. Simplify Work Areas: Ensure only essential tools and equipment are present. 2. Set in Order (Seiton) Organize Tools and Materials: Arrange items in a logical order based on usage frequency. Label Items Clearly: Use labels or color codes to make identification easier. Create Storage Locations: Assign specific places for each item to reduce searching. Visual Controls: Implement visual cues like shadow boards to guide proper storage. Optimize Workflow: Design the workspace for maximum efficiency and minimal movement. 3. Shine (Seiso) Regular Cleaning: Perform daily cleaning of the work environment, machines, and equipment. Inspect Equipment: Look for signs of wear, damage, or malfunction during cleaning. Maintain Cleanliness: Keep floors, tools, and surfaces tidy to avoid contamination. Eliminate Dirt and Debris: Ensure all work areas are free from dust and waste materials. Preventive Maintenance: Develop a routine for maintaining and cleaning machinery to avoid breakdowns. 4. Standardize (Seiketsu) Create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures): Develop written procedures to standardize tasks. Implement Visual Cues: Use color codes, labels, and signs for consistency. Ensure Consistency: Make sure practices are uniform across shifts and teams. Documentation: Keep records of standards to track adherence. Training and Awareness: Ensure all employees are trained on standardized procedures. 5. Sustain (Shitsuke) Develop Discipline: Foster a culture of self-discipline to maintain 5S practices. Regular Audits: Conduct routine audits to ensure 5S principles are followed. Continuous Improvement: Encourage feedback and constant updates to the 5S system. Management Commitment: Ensure leadership supports and promotes 5S initiatives. Employee Engagement: Involve employees in maintaining and improving 5S practices.

I never thought something this simple would make such a difference in how I work and manage my time. This 15-minute weekly habit changed everything for me: The weekly review. This is one of the most simple yet powerful practices I've built over the years. It helps me reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and what needs adjusting. The concept, introduced by David Allen in “Getting Things Done”, emphasises the importance of closing open loops and staying on top of commitments before they pile up. Over time, it’s become a cornerstone of my productivity system. Here’s what my weekly review looks like: - Review the past week – I list the dates from the past week and, using my calendar and notes, jot down key events and tasks. - Reflect on achievements and challenges – Take a moment to celebrate what went well and spot areas for improvement. - Plan for the upcoming week – Adjust goals and priorities to make sure I’m focusing on what really matters. It’s a small investment of time, but the impact is huge. Every week, those 15 minutes give me clarity, keeps me on track, and make decision-making easier. Instead of constantly chasing the next thing, it gives me a chance to pause, take stock, and plan with intention. Do you have a system for reflecting on your week, or is this something you’d want to try?

Time. No matter who we are, we all get the same 24 hours in a day. What matters is how we spend it. From a psychologist's perspective, effectively managing time is about mindset and motivation. It's understanding why we procrastinate, when we focus best, where we waste time unknowingly. After much trial and error, here are the time management tactics that work for me: - Protect your peak hours. Use them for deep thinking and creative work you love. - Block your calendar proactively. It's easier to keep time free than reclaim it later. - Batch similar tasks together. Shifting gears drains mental energy. - Build in time buffers between meetings. A back-to-back schedule becomes overwhelming fast. The truth is, we all struggle with time management sometimes. It's about self-awareness, and building habits that align with your own energies and values. Don't seek perfection. Stay focused on where your unique strengths provide the most value. The rest can wait. What works for you when it comes to making time your friend? Any tips or challenges to share? Let me know.

Time is the one thing you can’t buy. But how you manage it makes all the difference. Managing time effectively isn’t about doing more—it’s about focusing on what matters. Over my career, Stephen Covey’s Four-Quadrant Time Management Model has proven invaluable in helping me structure my priorities: 👉 Urgent & Important: These are crises and pressing problems—tasks that must be tackled immediately. 👉 Important but Not Urgent: Strategic thinking, relationship building, and planning belong here. They don’t demand attention now but drive long-term success. 👉 Not Important but Urgent: Delegate these—routine emails, some meetings, and minor distractions. 👉 Not Important & Not Urgent: Remove the trivia and time-wasters altogether. Beyond the quadrants, structuring your time is key. For me, this means: ✅ Daily 20-minute team meetings: These short check-ins help prioritise tasks and avoid wasted time. ✅ A streamlined email system: Using three folders—“Action,” “For Information,” and “Day File”—keeps my focus where it’s needed. ✅ Efficient meetings: Clear agendas, materials sent in advance, and decisions at the centre. It’s not just about managing my own time—it’s also about enabling those around me to do the same. Two-thirds of a leader’s time is spent with direct reports, so helping them be productive has a multiplier effect. Ultimately, the goal isn’t to pack more into each day—it’s to free up time for the things that matter most, like family, friends, and personal well-being. Time is precious. Managing it well can make all the difference.

Ever walked into a performance review thinking you will nail it, only to be surprised when your manager focuses on the things you weren’t even responsible for? You’re ready to share your wins, the impact you’ve made, the deadlines you crushed… and then bam, your manager brings up issues you didn’t even know existed. Don't worry. You're not alone. We’ve all been there. Here’s the harsh truth: 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿: you won’t like the result. But you can avoid that nightmare. Here’s how you take control: 1. 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻. Don’t wait till the last minute to remember your wins. Every time you make an impact, write it down. Trust me, at year-end, you won’t remember the specifics—but those details matter. 2. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁. Have regular 1:1s with your manager. Share what’s on your plate and get clear on your responsibilities. It prevents the “I didn’t know” moments from coming up in your review. 3. 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀. What you’re working on should always be aligned to the company goals. If it doesn’t, no matter how much effort and time you put in, it will not be recognised (forget being rewarded.) Don’t let that happen. 4. 𝗕𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲. No one is rooting for you (even if they say that they are!) Don’t wait for people to notice how hard you’re working. Own your story. Share your wins regularly. If you don’t, someone else will write your narrative for you (and it won't be a good one) 5. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. Your performance review isn’t just about you and your manager. Your colleagues, stakeholders, and teams could be your biggest advocates—or critics. Nurture those relationships throughout the year. Don't be caught by surprise any more! 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗻. P.S. Want to see exactly how I keep track of my achievements throughout the year? Sign up for my newsletter, and in Monday’s edition, I’ll share a video walking you through my entire process for maintaining a log of accomplishments. You’ll also get access to the template I use to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

“Top performers aren't born—they're strategically developed through deep self-understanding.” In the fast-paced world of professional development, self-awareness isn't just an advantage—𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. Understanding of: - your unique strengths, - communication style, - and, core values These can dramatically transform your career trajectory and personal effectiveness. Here are 4 powerful tools to unlock your career potential and get to a better workplace: 1. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 Uncover your natural talents and learn how to leverage them strategically. This assessment provides a roadmap for creating a career that aligns perfectly with your intrinsic capabilities, turning potential into measurable professional excellence. 2. 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗠𝗕𝗧𝗜): Gain profound insights into your personality type and its impact on professional interactions. Understanding your MBTI profile reveals critical information about your work preferences, communication style, and decision-making processes. 3. 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Dive deep into your communication and interaction patterns. This tool is instrumental for professionals looking to enhance team dynamics, leadership skills, and interpersonal effectiveness in complex workplace environments. 4. 𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆: Explore the fundamental values that drive your personal and professional behaviour. This assessment goes beyond skill sets, helping you understand the core motivations that truly define your professional identity. The real value→ transformative self-understanding. These aren't just personality tests—they're strategic tools for professional development. By gaining clarity about your strengths, tendencies, and core values, you can: → Make more confident career decisions → Find work that genuinely energizes you → Build more meaningful professional relationships → Develop targeted personal growth strategies P.S. Which assessment resonates most with your professional development goals?

New year, new me? Well, German writer Erich Kästner advised us not to "load the year with programs like a sick horse". But 2023 has come and gone, and 2024 is here, so I think it's time for a paradigm shift in the way we work. Imagine achieving your goals with precision and say goodbye to the idea of killing challenges with more time. For leaders, time management is not just a skill, it is the cornerstone of our success. What do I mean by this exactly? 1️⃣ Eliminating scheduling traps: let's avoid the typical daily task planning mistakes by planning proactively and allocating realistic time slots. Let's deep dive by breaking tasks down into manageable chunks to ensure clarity and efficiency. 2️⃣ Digital and analogue synergy: Let's combine the best of both worlds by using digital calendars that we can access on the go, but let's not underestimate the power of handwritten to-do lists. There is an unmatched satisfaction in ticking off completed tasks with a pen. 3️⃣ Let's unleash the potential of Outlook: it's more than just an e-mail platform. Let's discover its hidden treasures: the color coding to categorize tasks, the calendar to set reminders and appointments and the to-do list for careful organization. Effective time management goes beyond completing tasks. It is a calculated dance between precision and adaptability. By optimizing our workflow, we pave the way for greater productivity and a better work-life balance. The year ahead can and must be better than the last one, among other things, by redefining how we manage time. Let's start 2024 with sophisticated time management – let's set goals and promote a seamless work environment that enables productivity without compromising wellbeing. What are your 2024 trick? #timemanagement, #management; #resilience

Intentional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are critical for educators and have the power to transform schools. This is an excellent podcast where Dr. Pendleton shares how creating a safe, collaborative space for teachers can boost their skills and drive student success. From gaining buy-in to actionable, high-interest topics, her insights are a game-changer for fostering continuous learning. 💡📈 Their purpose is not just sharing strategies but ensuring those strategies are actionable—able to be implemented immediately or soon after professional development (PD). Why should teachers spend valuable time learning something that doesn’t directly impact their classrooms? 1️⃣ Actionable Learning Builds Momentum When PLCs focus on strategies that can be applied right away, teachers see tangible results. It boosts confidence and reinforces the value of the time spent in collaboration. 2️⃣ Bridging Theory and Practice There’s a significant gap between learning about educational theories and putting them into practice. PLCs that emphasize actionable strategies help bridge this gap. Teachers can collaborate on how to tweak a broad concept into something that works. 3️⃣ Sustained Professional Growth Immediate application of PD strategies also fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Teachers who see small successes are encouraged to experiment and innovate further. This approach aligns with modern educational needs—like adapting to remote learning or integrating SEL strategies—which require quick pivots and practical solutions. By focusing on immediate implementation, intentional PLCs ensure that professional development is not just a theoretical exercise but a transformative experience for educators and students alike. Isn't that the ultimate goal of any learning opportunity? It's all about combining that growth mindset and supportive community to make sure teachers have what they need to succeed! #PLCs #TeacherLeadership #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters #SupportTeachers

Because wrong service levels and inventory targets kill the supply chain... This infographic shows how to set them up in 7 steps: ✅ 1️⃣ Understand Historical Demand Patterns & Segment the Portfolio 👉 use historical demand data and calculate demand variability. Segment SKUs based on their value and demand variability. ✅ 2️⃣ Define the Required Service Levels 👉 decide the service level targets that the business needs. The higher the service level, more is the inventory needed. ✅ 3️⃣ Determine Lead Times 👉 understand inbound, production and outbound lead times. This will impact how much safety stock the company needs to maintain service levels. ✅ 4️⃣ Apply Seasonal Indexing 👉 Use the formula to calculate safety stock: Z×σd×L ❓ Where: Z is the Z-score corresponding to the service level (e.g., Z=1.65 for 95% service level); σ_d is the standard deviation of demand; L is the lead time in periods. ✅ 5️⃣ Set Reorder Points 👉 calculate Average Lead Time X Average Daily Demand + Safety Stock Calculate reorder points (ROP) to determine when to place an order ✅ 6️⃣ Balance Inventory Targets with Working Capital 👉 use the inventory turnover ratio and days of inventory on hand (DOH) to monitor and set reasonable inventory targets without overstocking. ✅ 7️⃣ Create Feedback Mechanisms & Monitor Performance 👉 track service levels and inventory performance weekly. Identify areas where the targets are not met and safety stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns need adjustments. Any others to add?