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TED Talks Daily

The real gold of our economy is in our hands | Salvatore Cali

Nov 15, 2023
Salvatore Cali, an operations visionary, discusses how outdated workflows waste valuable time and diminish productivity. He emphasizes rethinking tasks to uncover true value creation, urging businesses to cut inefficiencies. David Kelly, founder of IDEO, shares insights on fostering creativity and overcoming the fear of judgment in professional settings. He recounts personal stories that illustrate the impact of supportive environments on creative confidence, ultimately advocating for approaches that empower individuals to unlock their potential.
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Quick takeaways

  • Reevaluating tasks and workflows can help businesses identify and eliminate waste, allowing them to focus on creating real value.
  • By increasing the value creation from labor by just 5%, companies can potentially double the GDP.

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Eliminating wasted labor

Salvatorre Cali argues that there is a significant amount of wasted labor in performing legacy tasks that could be eliminated to win back time and productivity. By challenging the way things are done, businesses and workers can identify and eliminate activities that do not add value, allowing them to focus on tasks that truly matter.

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