🎙 Dr. Steve Day explores the misconception that systems stifle creativity. He discusses how, when implemented correctly, systems can enhance productivity and creativity within a business. 

Steve provides examples of how systems can streamline task processes and emphasises the importance of balancing structure with the creative freedom to maximise team members' potential and effectively achieve business goals. 

Through real-life examples and personal experiences, Steve highlights the significance of implementing systems to support and empower individuals in their roles, ultimately leading to a more productive and successful business environment.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

💡 Systems can enhance creativity and productivity when done right.

💡 Systems can provide structure and guidelines for creatives to work within, ensuring consistency and brand alignment.

💡 Systems can support experts in their field by handling administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on their expertise.

💡 Automation and systems can streamline processes and improve efficiency in tasks like sales follow-ups and course production.

💡 Standardizing processes through systems can lead to a better client experience and higher-quality products and services.

 

BEST MOMENTS

12:37 - 💬 “So put some systems, put some admin support in, and now you've got a team that is actually much more productive.”

12:52 - 💬 “The team working together is actually much more productive than each individual working on their own in a silo.”

19:50 - 💬 “The more systemised it is, the more chance you've got of reaching your goal, which is obviously to summit the mountain.”

22:44 - 💬 “Systems are not only able to increase and enhance creativity, but they are essential for getting the best, the most value out of your creatives and people who, in your business, are experts in their own field.”

 

TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Explaining the importance of brand guidelines for creativity.

03:41 Graphic designers must know the software and collaborate.

10:11 Automate sales tasks to relieve salesperson's admin.

12:22 Teamwork leads to greater productivity and success.

15:00 System supports role, enhances creativity, and standardisation.

21:40 Experts need guidelines for standardised, consistent results.

22:50 Encouragement to share, review, and have fun.

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com

Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Steve used to be a slave to his business, but when he moved to Sweden in 2015, he was forced to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.

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