Comments on: Visit to Jeffrey Scott Agency http://theanthroguys.com/2010/01/13/visit-to-jeffrey-scott-agency/ Practicing Anthropology in Central California Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Kenneth Morshead http://theanthroguys.com/2010/01/13/visit-to-jeffrey-scott-agency/#comment-1062 Kenneth Morshead Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:21:36 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=512#comment-1062 While reading this I could not help but immediately think of when I observed both sides of the fence on this issue. The previous company that a friend of mine (in the same field as myself) worked for was a design firm that employed both architects and engineers as opposed to the normal where each of these fields usually came from different firms and had to work independently. The fact that all of this work was done “in house” did allow for a better product as there was better communication and a better knowledge of the other’s field. Also, actions were taken in order to strengthen this bond between fields such as meetings and team building seminars and although they seemed like a nuisance to many of the employees they truly did enlighten both fields of what the other did, both good and bad. Ultimately, this allowed for them to better work with each other and produce a better product in regards to cost and quality. This company was very much in agreement with your “crossing boundaries” idea and the importance of a different perspective through in depth questioning from a pair of outside eyes. Without boring anyone with too many details, another company in this same field that I was able to observe very closely does not have this overlap and thus every process seemed to take longer than I was ever accustomed to. Also, during these processes not being able to immediately discuss an issue with the required person proves to really slow down a project. In all fields it looks as if it is becoming increasingly difficult to have correlation as everyone tends to have a busy schedule and most of the time when you are working on a task they are busy with another task and a bond is not easily made. I am a firm believer in this direct association with the idea of excellence being obtained through a healthy knowledge being known of all processes by all parties involved. While reading this I could not help but immediately think of when I observed both sides of the fence on this issue. The previous company that a friend of mine (in the same field as myself) worked for was a design firm that employed both architects and engineers as opposed to the normal where each of these fields usually came from different firms and had to work independently. The fact that all of this work was done “in house” did allow for a better product as there was better communication and a better knowledge of the other’s field. Also, actions were taken in order to strengthen this bond between fields such as meetings and team building seminars and although they seemed like a nuisance to many of the employees they truly did enlighten both fields of what the other did, both good and bad. Ultimately, this allowed for them to better work with each other and produce a better product in regards to cost and quality. This company was very much in agreement with your “crossing boundaries” idea and the importance of a different perspective through in depth questioning from a pair of outside eyes.

Without boring anyone with too many details, another company in this same field that I was able to observe very closely does not have this overlap and thus every process seemed to take longer than I was ever accustomed to. Also, during these processes not being able to immediately discuss an issue with the required person proves to really slow down a project. In all fields it looks as if it is becoming increasingly difficult to have correlation as everyone tends to have a busy schedule and most of the time when you are working on a task they are busy with another task and a bond is not easily made. I am a firm believer in this direct association with the idea of excellence being obtained through a healthy knowledge being known of all processes by all parties involved.

]]> By: Sarah Pruner http://theanthroguys.com/2010/01/13/visit-to-jeffrey-scott-agency/#comment-897 Sarah Pruner Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:22:13 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=512#comment-897 It was a pleasure listening to your presentation, Hank. The insights discussed were valuable and will not be forgotten. Thanks so much for your time! It was a pleasure listening to your presentation, Hank. The insights discussed were valuable and will not be forgotten. Thanks so much for your time!

]]> By: Dave Childers http://theanthroguys.com/2010/01/13/visit-to-jeffrey-scott-agency/#comment-896 Dave Childers Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:20:45 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=512#comment-896 Great piece Hank. I have done some consulting/freelancing for JSA - also through Jim - and they are one of my favorite companies in Fresno. Not only do they do great work, but they are really great individual people and very engaging to work with. I have always enjoyed interacting with JSA, and I'm glad to hear that you both are sharing ideas and strategies! Great piece Hank. I have done some consulting/freelancing for JSA – also through Jim – and they are one of my favorite companies in Fresno. Not only do they do great work, but they are really great individual people and very engaging to work with. I have always enjoyed interacting with JSA, and I’m glad to hear that you both are sharing ideas and strategies!

]]> By: Travis Sheridan http://theanthroguys.com/2010/01/13/visit-to-jeffrey-scott-agency/#comment-895 Travis Sheridan Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:19:28 +0000 http://theanthroguys.com/?p=512#comment-895 I'm happy to read that the relationship is progressing. It is very helpful to share the knowledge. I’m happy to read that the relationship is progressing. It is very helpful to share the knowledge.

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