Pointing-and-calling or shisa kanko is a method used to improve security and performance and reduce errors originally used by the Japanese railway system.

By taking the time to physically point to an object and calling it out, you move the process from the subconscious to the conscious. By forcing yourself to consciously think about the process, mistakes are drastically reduced^[1].

From [[Atomic Habits]]:

This process, known as Pointing-and-Calling, is a safety system designed to reduce mistakes. It seems silly, but it works incredibly well. Pointing-and-Calling reduces errors by up to 85 percent and cuts accidents by 30 percent.