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?
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.