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Efficiency: Technology Optimization

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''Efficiency is herein defined as producing a result without waste — as measured by a comparison of production with cost (as in energy, time, and money).''

Technology Optimization
The goal of technology optimization is to identify and and/or develop, and use small- and large-scale tools in the form of models, processes, methods, and devices — to eliminate waste and constraints.

“Technology” is the systematic practical application of knowledge and skill to accomplish a task. This work identifies and/or develops, and uses small- and large-scale tools in the form of models, processes, methods, and devices.

Process Technology
Large-scale “Process Optimization” (Organization | Community | Nation | Federation):

• Opinion-Leaders and Social Connectors Engagement
• Leadership Capacity Development & Sponsoship
• Lean Analysis
• Theory of Constraints
• Five “S”

Small-scale “Process Optimization” (Individual | Team | Group | Board):

• Organize / prioritize information (data/ detail) and processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness — i.e. to make it accessible and more user friendly
• Streamline / simplify Information (data/ detail) and processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness — to create coherence and flow
• Optimize the connections between information, technology, processes, and people to increase productivity and innovation
• Theory of Constraints

Information Technology
“Information Technology” is the production and/or use of computer systems and networks to collect, process, and distribute data, information, knowledge, and wisdom.

Large-scale “Information Optimization” (Organization | Community | Nation | Federation):

• Informatics & Knowledge Management
• Enterprise Architecture | Integration | Management
• ERP | Lean | Agile Systems

Small-scale “Information Optimization” (Individual | Team | Group | Board):

• Documents & Spreadsheets & Lists & Archives & Folders & e-Mail
• Customer Relationship Management
• Manual & Desktop Processes

Human Relationships Technology

1. Consciousness (Self-Awareness | Multiple Intelligences | Presence) — The conscious evolution of consciousness as a continuous individual and collective learning process of discovering and developing multiple intelligences; challenging unchallenged assumptions; developing the capacity to fully hold multiple perspectives and experiences; and discerning and “living” ones’ highest purposes as legacy practices
2. Compassion (“H-S-L” — Heard | Seen | Loved) — A life practice that teaches a diagnostic and response model for developing and living a life of sympathy, empathy, and compassion for Self, Others, the Whole, and our Ecosystems
3. ”Whole-Person” (Physical | Emotional | Cognitive | Spiritual) — The ongoing learning process of the application of multiple intelligences to the analysis of Predispositions, Limitations, and Conditioning — with the intention of developing mastery of the process of the development and application of multiple intelligences
4. ”Whole-System” (All Stakeholders | All Pattern Languages) — The “system-wide” process of inviting and providing choice and opportunity to commit to affecting change in a system for all Stakeholders and best practices. The whole-system view includes Self, Other, the Whole, and Ecosystems in the form of individuals, organizations, employees, management, customers, suppliers, and shareholders
5. Community | Relationships (Interconnectedness) —An ongoing process to manifest, clarify, and continuously improve generative relationships with Self, Other, the Whole, and our Ecosystems — optimizing personal, interpersonal, and organizational relationships, processes, and practices to define and align “highest aspirations” — while integrating the natural self-interest with the well-being of the “whole”
6. ”Whole-Life Cycle” (Continuity) —The  “cradle-to-grave” process of systematically shifting strategies and practices from episodic interventions to continuous engagement of the entire lifecycle of people, organizations, processes, tools, systems, products, and services — from conception, through development and refinement, to maturation, service, retirement, and disposal.