"Addbase" embodies the concept of continuous enhancement and expansion upon existing foundations or frameworks. It suggests the gradual addition of elements or features to build upon an established base, whether in technology, knowledge, skills, or infrastructure. The term underscores the ongoing process of development and evolution, highlighting the importance of consistent improvement.
"Train the trainer" is a methodological approach used in education and professional development circles. Essentially, it involves training individuals who will, in turn, train others. This strategy enables knowledge dissemination at a broader scale and often with more depth.
As-built documentation isn't a one-time task; it needs to be regularly updated to reflect any changes or modifications made to the structure or systems over time. Without a proper system in place for maintenance and updates, the documentation quickly becomes outdated and less useful.
Being a supernumerary to a yard, crew, or management company typically involves serving in an additional or extra capacity beyond the core team. We can act as a auxiliary member, providing additional support to the primary workforce.
Working with AddBase should be especially considered when aspects or multiple aspects of a project cause stagnation and start causing major delays. High-end AV/IT integration is not easy, especially on a superyacht. Consider AddBase when deadlines seem unrealistic, promises by integrators or project managers are not met, there is inconsistency in the delivered quality on site, or the 'blame game' is already in full swing.
It's a German word, probably self-invented. Which can be translated to 'Employee Mentality'. If we use this word in meetings and discussions, it's often cynical. We refer to an atitude of someone like; i've done my part, the outcome is still unresolved, but it's not my responsibility. It has nothing to do with Germans in general, or employees, actually quite the opposite. We're often in a position where dependencies are involved. In the superyacht industry, everyone has to deliver more than expected in order to integrate all systems seemlessly. Our interpretation of a 'Mitarbeitermentalität' is the lack of initiative or willingness to go above and beyond what is expected.
A lot of errors are caused by the misinterpretation of information, instructions, and drawings, time pressure, miscommunication in handover procedures, or simply not speaking the native language. Without being too specific, this implicates all parts of the building process, involving all companies; from suppliers, integrators, to clients. Examples range from copy-paste errors in drawings and configurations, to equipment or cabling being installed in the wrong rack or location, safety hazards, incomplete shipments, installation not matching the drawings or datasheet. etc.