We’ve reached the time of year where it is customary to evaluate our lives and make declarations for improvement before the calendar flips to January.
This is a great practice for our personal and professional lives. But, of course, New Year resolutions can start with noble intentions and fizzle out a short time later.
While attending the NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium this fall, Mike France, the association’s managing director of safety and training, encouraged attendees to examine their list of takeaways from the event. Then he instructed everyone to identify three small changes, improvements or updates that could be implemented right away.
This idea really stuck with me.
Large, long-term goals are important. That goes without saying. But how often have we fallen into the trap of taking on more than we can handle?
That’s why making small changes is logical. A minor tweak to a daily task, can build better habits over time and lead to larger improvements.
So, I share Mike’s words with you, and encourage you to do likewise. Whether you’re employed by a GSE manufacturer, ground handling company, airline or otherwise, take a critical look at your day-to-day operations. Are there small changes that could be applied to improve safety, efficiency, organization, thought processes, etc.?
Sometimes the biggest improvements start with the slightest steps. So, don’t overlook small details. Resolve to do the little things better and see where you end up this time next year.
Happy New Year.
