Master the Art of Accuracy and Attention to Detail Training

Why the importance of accuracy and attention to detail is essential

·        Setting and agreeing quality standards and expectations

·        Checking progress, completion criteria and compliance.

·        Assessing and understanding the impact of errors and benefits if no errors.  For some objectives, the process is not so important as others.  Defining the success criteria of objectives and goals is also essential to ensure a clear understanding of expectations.

Developing a Detail oriented mindset

·        It is of critical importance to  accurately know, set and agree the optimum level of an objective or task.

·        Too much detail and time is taken away from other tasks, too little and the objective may not be met.

·        Cultivate mindfulness techniques to improve concentration and reduce distractions.

·        Be  a role model and foster a positive attitude that values precision and takes pride in the right attention to detail.

Strategies and techniques for enhancing detail, focussing and concentration

·        Use time management strategies like the Pomodoro technique and the ‘1 touch’ method or looking at biometrics to maintain focus.

·        Use methods for creating a avoiding distractions and creating a distraction free environment, such as blocking out time, batching and stress relief.

·        Use checklists and logical step by step procedures.  This may include creating standard operating procedures to ensure no step is overlooked and consistent working.

·        Agree techniques and procedures for reviewing, cross-referencing and peer reviewing data and outputs.

·        Breakdown tasks into smaller, manageable parts to avoid oversight, and assign different roles to more tasks can be allocated to the best person for that level of detail or knowledge level.