Comments on: Be Effective, then Efficient

By: JD

JD — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:33:30 +0000

@ Bao

I’m very efficient with “processing” my email or executing my tasks … a least amount of effort, a least amount of time, and good enough results.

With people, it takes time to build rapport, connect at values, find shared goals, and practice empathic listening … but it’s effective.

By: Bao

Bao — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:07:11 +0000

Not very good in my English. Don’t mind explain deeper regarding the phrase:
“Be efficient with things, but be effective with people.”

I do understand the difference between Efficient and Effective, but why effecient with things and effective with people??

Can give some examples?

Thanks =]

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Bao

By: JD

JD — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:13 +0000

@ Hilary

I know what you mean … it’s so frustrating when a system is ineffective, especially when people’s livelihood is at stake. Whenever I find I’m lost in a chaotic system, I try to escalate as quickly as possible to somebody who can cut through the chaos and get results.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:53:31 +0000

Hi JD .. gosh I wish the Nursing Centre could read this .. don’t suggest it .. waste of energy!! I’ve tried. I’ve spent 8 days chasing around for things that I really shouldn’t have to do for my mother – I talk about being planned and ready – they just do .. and everyone picks the pieces up as they go along – & my mother ‘suffers’ – ie it’s not all calm, quiet, efficient and ‘carbon copied’ – from one floor to the other. I’ve spent so much energy over this .. and now 3 years on – I’m exhausted. But I know exactly what you mean – I hate not being efficient, and thus wasting people’s time and energies .. it’d be great if others would learn it .. Thanks for pointing the differences out .. and I like the be efficient with things, and effective with people. – Hilary

By: JD

JD — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:07:57 +0000

@ Alik

That’s what counts!

@ Lana

Thank you!

@ Sid

Nice and precise!

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:37:46 +0000

Not just doing things right – but also doing the right things =)

By: Lana - {Daring Clarity}

Lana - {Daring Clarity} — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:30:07 +0000

I love the distinction too. And I see the retweet button, yay!

By: Alik Levin

Alik Levin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:53:54 +0000

That’s great distinction.
Sadly I learned it the hard way…
The good news – I learned it