The Skiffle methodology is the implementation of recursive simplification in a business environment. Recursive simplification, has emerged in the last 5 years as an important discipline that is not only the subject of an enormous amount of research, but underpins the thinking of many of today’s business gurus. The techniques of Skiffle are now in widespread use, especially in the financial services industry, in the public sector, and by many very small businesses.
A business can seek competitive advantage in three main areas:
- Firstly – It can use the best an most up-to-date technology. So can its competitors, technology is easily purchased and outdated in a matter of months.
- Secondly – It can use the most efficient systems of working and delivery. As above, so can its competitors.
- Thirdly, there is increasing the smartness of the organisation. Smart organisations can find better ways of using technology and produce more efficient delivery and production systems. The Skiffle Methodology facilitates this third way; and is able to do it consistently.
The Book “Skiffle Methodology” will serve as a valuable reference for the novice as well as for the expert alike. It is a necessary and timely guide for professionals who whish to practice the art of Skiffle.
The book provides a treatment that is multifaceted:
- It serves as an introduction to the more practical elements of conventional and primitive derivation
- It is a valuable source of the latest techniques and work examples for the serious practitioner
- It provides a comparison and contrast to the many arcane and irrational continuous iterative improvement systems and methodologies
- It provides a theoretical framework to accompany practical discussions
- It contains enough abstraction to be a valuable reference to theoreticians while containing enough detail to actually allow implementation of the taxonomy discussed