Low hanging fruit LO8398

Rol Fessenden (76234.3636@CompuServe.COM)
09 Jul 96 09:01:48 EDT

Replying to LO8390 --

Regarding low-hanging fruit, it seems that the distinction is how we treat
them. By that I mean that if we see a problem, superficially identify some
actions to 'get the low-hanging fruit', and then declare the problem
solved, then we have failed. The problem will resurface, if in fact it
ever disappedars even for a moment.

On the other hand, if we approach a problem systemically, we will identify
many actions that need to occur to truly solve the problem, and some of
those will be easier to implement than others. If, at that point, we
implement changes to the low-hanging fruit while also developing solutions
to the deeper and more difficult issues, then we will benefit both short
term and long term.

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Pamela said:

Is it possible that they can be used as 'stepping stones' to the greater
fruit higher up? By this I mean that if people are able to solve some
'easy' problems, they could learn some new techniques and get 'runs on the
board', which would make them feel good about themselves, and prepare them
to tackle the more difficult problems.

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