Mise en Place

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Mise en place is a French phrase used by chefs.

It represents a focused approach of preparing all ingredients prior to cooking.

Mise en place is the application of lean thinking to a kitchen.

Mise en place is more than having your ducks in a row.

It is a methodology which enables consistently high performance over a period of time.

Although depending on the meal, it may actually include having your ducks in a row.

Many teams do not struggle to perform in a single occurrence.

In fact, most teams can pull it together and wrangle a high performance win when it matters.

This is not performance; it is pulling off a great result.

Thoughtful leaders recognize that performance is an ability to consistently do the same quality of work over time.

Where are you devoting time to weighing, counting, measuring, and preparing your ingredients before jumping into action?

Hint: mise en place is not happening in your alignment meetings.

Step 1: coffee. Step 2: repeat,

-Morning Cup

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