Morning Motivator - Why Change a Good System?

"We have the greatest healthcare system in the world. You don't see Americans flying to other countries for health services."
- former Vice President, Dan Quayle

In the past month, we have seen and heard a great deal from our GOVERNMENT. We have been told of the PERILS of not changing our systems. We have been WARNED of the demise to follow. Why are things so BAD they need to change?

I must admit, I am not one to ENCOURAGE sitting on an idea because it isn't broke. I must also admit, that I am one for ENHANCING a successful system, as opposed to OVERHAULING it.

When you consider your BEST systems at work, what are they comprised of? EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS and REPLICATION. They are often the ones that work BEST (not ideal). They get MORE done (not the most possible). The are EASY to manage (not perfectly efficient).

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When you CONSIDER your systems, think of ECON101.

ABSOLUTE advantage is a pure advantage over others, via the use of an ideal system.

COMPARATIVE advantage is the better solution based on the performance of others. Its not the best, but it beats everyone else. (Similar to US healthcare vs Canadian - you don't see Americans flying to Canada for health needs).

Before you CHANGE a system for "change sake," consider its ADVANTAGE and whether its in TRUE need of an overhaul...

Cheers,
Zach

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