Catch-a-Fire Pizza Principle: Technique

What is Technique?

The Catch-a-Fire Pizza principle technique is defined as “a skillful way of being fully engaged in all that we do which exemplifies our craft.” Technique is the backbone of execution. If a person goes without perfecting the techniques needed to perform a task, the end result will never be exemplary.

Consistency

Consistency is also a key element in technique. To perfect your technique, you need to repeat the procedure, constantly improving on mistakes or shortcomings.

Mastering

Technique also ties into the SMART goals that have been established with management staff to all team members. Mastering technique is not an overnight thing. Setting realistic, attainable goals that can help you achieve milestones in mastering technique helps make the end goal look much closer rather than just an impossible task!

Feedback

Another important aspect is looking for feedback on your technique from a person who is a professional. Talk with your managers to get helpful tips and insight on improving your technique. Let them know you are willing to continue to learn and improve.

“When your technique and your ideas support each other and the image becomes the vehicle of that expression, then you will have found your voice or niche.”

Confidence

Finding ways to effectively demonstrate proper technique to co-workers and customers not only has the potential to impress peers, but it can solidify an individual’s confidence in day to day job duties. The more you apply the proper technique into your routines, the more comfortable you are carrying out those tasks, and the more likely people will look at your work as an example they should follow.