Most organizations maintain "good enough" discipline. A "top" standard means zero defects. In the Japanese concept of Kaizen, visual management boards (a form of mood picture) are used to maintain the top standard of 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain). A picture of a "red-tagged" item sitting incorrectly creates the mood that mediocrity is unacceptable.
The US Marine Corps uses "Murals of the Standard." In boot camp, massive posters of perfectly starched uniforms and spotless rifles line the squad bays. These mood pictures maintain discipline at the top level by removing ambiguity. A recruit cannot argue, "I didn't know it had to be that clean." The picture says it all. mood pictures maintenance of discipline top
Pin these mood pictures at "decision points"—places where discipline usually breaks. Most organizations maintain "good enough" discipline
Not all images are created equal. To maintain discipline at a top level, you need to categorize your mood pictures into three specific tiers. A picture of a "red-tagged" item sitting incorrectly
Before you begin a difficult task, spend exactly 60 seconds viewing your mood picture. Stare at the colors, the lighting, the posture of the subject. Say to yourself: "This is the feeling I am choosing right now."