5S METHODOLOGY earlier now 6th S as Safety

 

 (Japanese Efficiency Adapted for Life) Introduced in Toyota Production System and now most are following it.

Originally for manufacturing this is used even today , but this also applies perfect for personal development too: If you see its use and understand. If you ever see any Auto mechanic searching for tools for hours?.In pharmacy retail or wholesale shop searching for any medicine?Then in Books Library thousands of books we see.?Then in Malls or Super Bazars.?Our kitchen is the best example which housewives maintains we hardly see it but it has some system. Here ergonomics is also considered while keeping everything in its assigned place. Labels are also in practice. Just imagine if they don’t follow any system how could they bring items, books and medicines in quick time. The same practice can be if applied on personal development work .It will also benefit us.

Seiri (Sort):which items required on hourly basis or daily basis, Which in monthly basis, and yearly basis. Remove unnecessary items from workplace.

Eliminate unnecessary activities

Focus on what actually matters

Remove distractions and time-wasters

Ruthlessly prioritize

Seiton (Set in Order):Arrange necessary items in organized way to be easy to find.

Organize your learning resources

Structure your daily routine

Systems for consistent execution

Right tools accessible when needed

Seiso (Shine):Clean the workspace and items regularly.

Regular review and reflection

Clean up mistakes and learn

Maintain quality standards

Keep skills sharp through practice

Seiketsu (Standardize):create system or procedure for consistently as habit.

Create repeatable processes

Establish good habits

Systematize what works

Build routines that compound

Shitsuke (Sustain):The above system or procedure should be updated as and when needed.

Discipline and consistency

Long-term commitment

Continuous improvement

Self-accountability

Applied to Career Development:

Sort: Focus on 3 key skills at one time, not 30

Set in Order: Daily learning schedule, organize notes

Shine: Weekly project reviews, monthly skill assessments

Standardize: Morning routine, evening reflection, weekend deep work

Sustain: Track progress, adjust course, maintain discipline

Now Safety as 6th “S”is also used in some companies with focus on what can be done to eliminate risk in work processes by arranging thing in certain ways.