I’m not stupid and I’m pretty sure you aren’t either. We do though as human beings tend to overcomplicate things, don’t we?
The KISS principle was born in the 1960s when U.S. Navy, engineer Kelly Johnson stressed that systems should be simple enough for anyone to maintain, even under pressure.
Why it matters: Complexity slows decisions, adds risk and confuses users. Simplicity makes things faster, clearer and easier to grasp.
Where it works: In everything! From software to business strategy, performance management to even everyday communication.
I have a friend who was an engineer for the Ferrari F1 racing team. He made a lot of money at Ferrari. Aside from his engineering background, he was also well versed in business and eventually decided to branch out on his own as a consultant.
He made even more money. I asked him to describe what the core service was in this venture.
He said: “I will fix your business”. In just those 5 words it was clear what he offered.
When the idea for Voros Performance first came to me, I was excited but my head was spinning. How could I possibly capture and define over 40 years of multiple performance experience (www.georgvoros.com) into one clearly definable service? From performing on stage, in studios, on a football pitch, to teaching, mentoring, training, event management, publishing, writing –
With so much I’ve done over the decades, I found myself in danger of being a “jack of all trades.”
After much mental wrestling I remembered my friend at Ferrari. Instead of trying to be everything, I pinpointed my experience into one clear and definable service.
“I will fix your performance”!
Clear. Concise. Authentic.
The takeaway? Whether you’re a specialist in one area or have experience in multiple disciplines, clarity wins. If you can’t explain it simply, it’s probably too complicated.
Georg Voros is a Performance Consultant with 45+ years of top-level experience and author of two books on performance. He delivers high-impact workshops on productivity and flow, and offers tailored mentoring packages to support personal growth and achievement. Learn more at www.vorosperformance.co.uk
