Commentary
I was on a Zoom meeting earlier in the week where I questioned a procedure the organization was following. Another member of the meeting group said, “But that’s the way we’ve done it for 20 years.”
I was reminded of a quote by the late, great, computer scientist, mathematician, and engineer, U.S. Navy Reserve Rear Admiral “Amazing” Grace Hopper (retired, deceased), a personal hero of mine.  She once said the phrase “but that’s the way we’ve always done it” comprised the most dangerous words in the English language.
Rear Admiral “Amazing” Grace Hopper, U.S. Navy Reserve (retired, deceased)
As we approach the year’s end, it occurred to me now is an ideal time to review one’s own (and one’s business) “way we’ve always done it” to probe for shortcomings that could result in financial losses, health risks, loss of income, and loss of opportunities. It’s also a chance to probe for opportunities by assessing performance, building on improvements and skills, and capitalizing on capabilities that may have escaped notice….