Method Study 
A systematic and critical approach to scrutinising work activities (the method carried out) to improve productivity.
The origins of method study arose with the concept of motion study which was promoted in the early 1900s by the husband-and-wife team of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth. Their focus was on analysing the movements (i.e. motion) carried out by the body in physical work in achieving a task. They argued that identifying the most appropriate and productive way in carrying out a task could be achieved by eliminating unnecessary actions, thereby removing wasteful motions. This was consi
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Microclimate
A set of localised atmospheric conditions, especially relating to temperature, sun hours and/or rainfall-relative humidity, for a small location, which differ from the general geographical surrounding area. This could range, for example, from a small part of a bowling green which differs from the main body of a green, to an expanse of ground, field, or the like, which has a distinctly different climate from surrounding areas due to it being sheltered and acting as a relatively dry sun trap and as a frost free pocket over the winter.
Milestones in Grounds Care
Significant milestones within the field of grounds care can be quite subjective, often being reflected by the personal experiences of the individual choosing the milestone, so there can clearly be many interpretations and debates as to what might be considered a milestone. One simple definition might be that of a event or activity which has significantly influenced the maintenance and management of turfgrass surfaces and which might not be the first instance of the event or activity.
Here are five candidates for significant milestones:
The mechanical lawn mower invented by Edwin Budding i
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Milled Material
Debris removed by the process of milling, for example, thatch from scarification.
Minefielding
The disintegration, often in a pock marked fashion, of a turfgrass surface, especially due to the impact of a cricket ball with a prepared surface. This is used as a performance standard for a cricket pitch.
Minutes of a Meeting
A formal written record of actions, attendees and discussions that occurred during a meeting. These aim to provide an authentic and true account of the meeting, presented in a clear and concise way.
Benefits of recording minutes of a meetings can include:
• Acting as a useful reference to which future decisions can be influenced by, provide a baseline to continue with a previous discussion, and monitor and assess progress made from the previous meeting.
• Identifying who is accountable for specified actions.
• Contributing to organisational objectives and initiatives by evaluating and p
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Mixture
1. Two or more grass species mixed together.
2. The physical mixing of two or more fertilisers.
Monitoring and Recording Data, The Importance of
Monitoring and recording of data are activities that are undertaken provide objective data on which better informed decisions are made, leading to improved effectiveness and efficiency of outcomes. Trends can be more readily identified through regular monitoring and potential problem issues can be addressed through appropriate intervention techniques before they become a significant problem which impacts on the performance of a service or product.
The performance of a product, for example a sports pitch, can be routinely assessed and evaluated, on an ongoing basis, when appropriate data is
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Monitoring Performance
Checking the status of something, which will typically be determining what has been achieved, the progress made, how it relates to the desired target or standard and identifying the efficiency and effectiveness of an activity. By monitoring the performance of employees and the standard of the work produced, for example, the quality of a football pitch, a manager is better placed to be able to proactively intervene to support employees if required and before undesirable situations arise.
Morning Maintenance
Priority is given to greenkeepers carrying out important maintenance work on greens during a specified morning of each week during the main growing (as well as playing) season from April to September. Golfers would either have to wait until a green had been completed before being allowed to play on a green, or until the greenkeeper waved them on to play, whilst still completing the work. Typically, this might be scheduled as being up to 0900 or 1000 on a Monday. The work that would be carried out would typically be aeration, some pesticide application, scarification, top-dressing, or verticutt
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