The KISS Principle – Keep It Simple, Sweetie

October 13, 2025
Jessica Harling

In the immortal words of…well, every wise person ever: Keep it Simple, Sweetie (KISS).

We all know someone (maybe even ourselves) who insists on making things way more complicated than they need to be: 27-tab spreadsheets, meetings about meetings, color-coded filing systems no one understands. Enter: The KISS Principle, a not-so-subtle reminder that simplicity works.

Here’s how you can embrace KISS without losing your cool:

Skip the Fluff
Can you say it in 3 bullet points instead of a 3-page memo? Perfect. Can you send one concise email instead of a flurry of back-and-forth? Even better.
Streamline Workflows
Ask yourself (or your team): Do we really need all these steps? If not, ditch them. Automation, templates, and clear SOPs help keep processes simple and smooth.
Clarify Expectations
People can’t hit targets they can’t see. The simpler the goals, the better the results. Clear = simple = effective.
Cut the Meeting Madness
Could this meeting have been an email? If the answer is yes—email it! Everyone will thank you.

Bonus tip: Simple doesn’t mean sloppy. It means elegant, efficient, and easy for everyone to follow. And yes, keeping things simple is sweet, especially when your workday isn’t clogged with unnecessary chaos.

Do you need help with optimizing your processes for efficiency? That’s where we come in! Contact us today for a free consultation and process overview.