Thinking Methods of High Performers: 'Keyence Thinking' x Value-Added Work Techniques in the Age of ChatGPT by Nozomu Tajiri

I was drawn in by the title, but
it wasn't a book about ChatGPT, but a book about work techniques (lol).

When I read the title carefully, it does indeed say 'work techniques'.
I see, that makes sense.

What kind of person is a "high performer"?
Let's use this book as a subject to explore that a little.

In my case, I read to stimulate my thinking, so
this is not a summary of the book, but a mix of Mr. Tajiri's perspective and my own personal observations.
I hope you understand, and I would be happy if you find some parts helpful.

What is a high performer (a productive employee)?

Think by separating goals and means.

Always think about the higher-level purpose.
What is the meaning for the customer, boss, team/organization, and yourself...?

Are you just "processing" the work that comes your way?
Do work that creates "added value".

Added value is a plus-alpha benefit.

Think of scenarios that make things better, make everyone happy, and lead to being told "thank you."

Keep asking, "Why? What is this for?"

Resetting goals and issues.

Don't just accept the initial goals and issues; try questioning them.
Think and decide for yourself.
Those who create rules are stronger (exert more influence) than those who follow them.

Be particular about results.

A sense of purpose, ownership,
a desire to achieve, passion, and the ability to break through difficult situations are required.

Proactivity, spontaneity, willpower...
What are you doing this for?
Decide your own reason for being.

Start by grasping the current situation

• Information gathering (formulating hypotheses for necessary information, organizing, systematizing, and structuring collected information)

• Analysis (fully mobilizing logic, emotions, and the five senses; not overlooking a sense of discomfort)

  • Visualizing strengths and resources (what you possess)

Grasp the principles and fundamentals

Market principles, business mechanisms, rules, and work rules
Mechanisms and rules also change (distinguishing between what changes and what does not)
Updating knowledge
Having a judgment axis (what to focus on)

In light of principles and fundamentals, ask yourself again if your current way of thinking and approach are correct.

• Take a bird's-eye view of the whole and visualize it (draw an overall map)

• Insight (grasping the essence)

Formulate hypotheses (planning, strategy)

Instead of researching immediately, assume the overall picture first, then dig deeper into the necessary information.

Think about causal relationships (ask 'Why?')
From purpose to means
From means to higher-level purpose
Repeat the back-and-forth movement many times

Listing viewpoints for formulating hypotheses (divergence)
Developing from hypotheses to concrete arguments
Summarizing conclusions in a single phrase (convergence), etc.
Simulation of thinking and reasoning based on causal relationships (logic) is an area where ChatGPT excels.

Refine your 'questions'

Clearly stating higher-level purposes, issues, constraints, and rules is extremely important both in business and in mastering ChatGPT.

Keyence-style fact-based thinking and verbalization skills are also effective in ChatGPT prompt engineering.

The roles that humans must fulfill are:

• Decision-making power

• Creativity

• Ability to build human relationships

Do not hesitate

Clarify the issues
Refine the questions
Think correctly

To do that, engage in dialogue with ChatGPT
You can brainstorm endlessly

ChatGPT is wrong 30% of the time

It says the right thing 70% of the time, but it is wrong 30% of the time

Therefore, checking and correcting are essential
It is also important to discard some parts (selection)

At present, it takes a lot of effort
The ability to quickly check the massive output that ChatGPT spits out
is required

AI is excellent but requires effort
To get along well with it, you need to get used to it
Anyway, try using it
The experience of using it extensively will become a skill

Thorough essential thinking is maintained throughout
It goes without saying, but
thinking properly for yourself is the foundation
On top of that, utilize ChatGPT as a sparring partner

Rather than mocking ChatGPT's incompetence,
people who master ChatGPT as their strongest partner are far more promising

ChatGPT is also a platform for training business skills
Just by looking at how someone uses ChatGPT, you might be able to tell their skill level lol

The author of this book is also here. I hope this is helpful...

This article was written by
Shigeki Kawahara, a 'Future Realization Partner' who increases revenue pillars
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