The secret to the effectiveness of the Japanese railroad

Shisa Kanko - Japanese system of gestures and voice commands. It helps to work efficiently and without stress, and remember, if you turn off the iron and kettle, leaving the house.

What is Shisa Kanko

Railway in Japan - one of the safest in the world. Each year, 12 billion passengers use the train. And every day, guests of the country observed an amazing sight: train drivers and conductors to move his hands in white gloves and loudly pronounce the command.

I close the door? The conductor will point his finger at her and announced loudly that the door is closed. The driver pulls away from the station? It will show on the schedule and say, "Three hours, leaving from the station N". It Shisa Kanko in action.

This system is simple to outrageous. Every important action is accompanied by the movement of the index finger. We checked the sensor readings? Specify a finger at them and say the number you see. The train arrives at the station? Employee gesture shows that the platform is free.

System was introduced in the early 20th century in the city of Kobe, the administrative Railway Bureau. Its developed for the drivers and employees with great liability and stress. The first time Shisa Kanko much enthusiasm the railroad did not cause - too absurd from the look indicating movement and voice commands. But opponents of the system gradually convinced of its effectiveness. With the introduction of Shisa Kanko mistakes in the workplace fell by 85%.

Why is this system is effective

The National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety concluded that Shisa Kanko maximally excludes the human factor. The system links the tasks with physical movements and speech expressiveness. At this point, it is increasing the level of understanding, and the actions are stored in memory. Over time, the process comes to automatism. Even if the driver will think of his stupor displays need to make a gesture and say a voice command.

How to use Shisa Kanko in real life

This system is useful to those who can not remember where the keys are thrown, remote, glasses and anything. Or the one who repeatedly checks to see if the stove is off, kettle and iron. Suffice it to point the finger at the kettle off, and say: "Tea is off."

Of course, the first time will have to endure the ridicule of others, but getting rid of stress worth it.

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