BEST PRACTICES

WHAT IS BENCHMARKING?

“LEARNING GOOD THINGS AND PRACTICES FROM OTHERS”

Benchmarking is an exercise which is performed to increase one’s operational

efficiency and to give better outputs.

It is a systematic process in which one identifies and implements those practices

that produce superior results.

It is also referred to as “best practice benchmarking” and “process benchmarking”.

CONTD… Benchmarking involves the

asking of following

questions:

Why are others better?

How are others better?

What can we learn?

How can we catch up?

How can we become the

best in our area of

working?

Best practices by Indian army Pizza hut Toyota ants

INDIAN ARMY

High determination

Well disciplined

Extremely intelligent and proficient with the

vehicles and weapons they have.

Utilization of the available resources to the fullest.

PIZZA HUT

Maintains strong buyer- seller bonding.

High speed with good quality.

Reward to top employees.

Keeping regular costumers happy.

TOYOTA

Knowing and respecting customers.

Stimulation of personal and professional

growth through team work.

Contributing to the development and

welfare of the country.

Being practical and avoid frivolity.

Home -like environment at workplace.

ANTS

Ability to modify habitats, tap resources.

Can defend themselves.

Good and efficient team work.

Hardworking and disciplined.

Most efficient colony establishments.

Harvest of best practices Regular appreciation and rewarding of teachers and students

will keep them motivated.

Enforcement of discipline among the students as well as the

faculty to produce maximum output.

Strong and healthy understanding between the following will

lead to better problem solving-

o Administration-faculty

o Faculty-students

o Students-administration

Maintaining friendly and home-like environment in the

workplace and the classrooms will lead to mutual

respect for each other.

Keeping personal growth and the country’s welfare

hand in hand.

CONTD…

APPRECIATION AND REWARDING“When people don’t get enough recognition, they

ask themselves ‘WHAT AM I DOING FOR? Nobody

cares’ ”

Students should be properly felicitated for their

hard work and good results in every field.

Handsome incentives and bonus should be

awarded to the staff members and faculty.

Regular usage of phrases like-’good job', 'well

done', 'keep it up’, etc. should be brought in

culture. All these things will keep a loyalty

check on the people of the institutions.

DISCIPLINE“Discipline is a bridge between goals and

accomplishments”

Seminars and sessions should be organized ,

for the students, staff and faculty , to

inculcate self discipline.

Properly defined rules and regulations should

be made and strictly implemented to maintain

the decorum of the institution.

Special attention should be given to the

faculty’s discipline as they set an example for

the students and motivates them to do so.

MUTUAL BONDING“Mutual bond is a relationship in which people

share their sorrows, happiness, success and

failure”

Interaction should be done following the

principle of fairness, integrity, honesty and

respect.

Teachers must lead and must feel confident

and comfortable with the administration to

discuss class related issues.

Organizing feedback sessions for students to

understand their needs and problems.

HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT“Everyone has an opportunity to learn in a

positive environment, to enjoy the learning

process and feel comfortable and content within

it.”

Creating a positive learning environment.

Providing proper food and hygiene to the

students ,staff and faculty members.

Taking care of the safety and security of

students against ragging, peer pressure , etc.

Staff and faculty members should be given

access to their fundamental rights.

PERSONAL GROWTH

COUNTRY’S WELFARE

DEVELOPMENT“Country is the world ,our religion is to

do good and be honest”

Sense of responsibility should be

inculcated amongst the members of

the institution.

Campaigns to spread awareness

about civic sense.

Contributing in some research

projects of the country.

Keeping a check on the corruption

within the institute.

CONCLUSION AND LESSON LEARNED

In today’s scenario time is very precious. Learning from others is

the fastest way.

Benchmarking best practices of others eliminates the need of trials

and reduces the possibility of errors.

Learning from other’s experience also prevents us from repeating

their mistakes.

Thus it gives superior results in less time.