Evaluate and Improve Your Life with Modular Thinking

Greetings,

Yesterday Suzanne Carey, my daughter suggested that this article should be about the way I perceive the world, think, write and behave. She said that what I do is to relate to everything as a module or piece of a puzzle. While I realize now that she is correct, I’ve never used the words modular or module as a working model. Thank you Suzanne!

From now on I will focus my presentations on using modular thinking to help you evaluate and improve your life.

What is a module?

A module is a self contained part of a system which has a well-defined use and connection to other parts of the system. It can be used alone or in groups to construct a more complex system. Our Universe is made up of interlinking modules of energy that are connected and communicating with each other using the laws of physics.

An atom is a module. So is a molecule.   

A Lego® piece is a module that can be connected to other Lego modules to form all kinds of structures and devices.  

Following is a link to a story about how a construction company in China built a 30-story hotel in 15 days using pre-fabricated modules:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/03/chinese-building-15-days.html

Very impressive!

TV, radio, video, films, music, acting and teaching are examples of information modules that we use every day to educate and entertain each other.

Modules can create better ways to live and relate to our world.

Likewise, all facets of our lives can be considered as modules that can be evaluated and improved to enable us to survive, thrive and achieve our dreams. Over my many careers I’ve used a variety of tools and techniques to perceive, understand, diagnose and take corrective action to handle weaknesses and threats. The same tools and techniques have enabled me to take advantage of strengths and opportunities while improving communications between people.

Today I will highlight the 22 roles, relationships and influences that affect our lives. Each is an interconnected module that can evaluated and improved on its own, for the benefit of the whole person.

Why is this important? Our lives are complex, our relationship many, information is directed to us in ever greater amounts and volume, and we often think something or everything is out of control.

I have some Good News for you. Using my system of Modular Thinking you can relate to what is happening and create something better.

The 22 Relationship, Roles and Influences That Affect You

Your relationship with:

• Yourself
• Your  spouse, partner or significant other
• Your family, friends, work group & teammates
• Formal organizations, such as your employer, school, church, union, etc.
• Outside or 3^rd party influences such as the government, banks, etc.

 Your personal navigation systems – key roles and influences:

• How you make choices & decisions
• How you improve your personal performance
• How you manage change

If you are a director, manager, supervisor, or leader, how you:

• Lead groups & organizations
• Plan your personal & group activities
• Find & hire competent employees, volunteers & contractors
• Coach your team to improve skills, behavior & outcomes
• Create teamwork & coordinated efforts
• Prevent & solve problems to improve individual & group performance
• Take disciplinary action, fire or remove people from teams
• Prevent & resolve conflicts & disruptions
• Manage projects & work activities
• Improve quality, value & productivity
• Control revenue, costs, assets, liabilities & performance
• Deal with business/organization expansions & contractions
• Use negotiating strategies & tactics
• Promote & sell ideas, products & services

This may seem to be a daunting list but never fear, I’ve created a way to make it simple, easy and useful. Please see my next post for an overview of how to use it for your immediate benefit.

Cheers,

Jon