Understanding Leader Standard Work
Leaders have an essential role to play in the success of any organization. Leader Standard Work (LSW) offers managers a standardized toolkit to take proactive and ongoing steps toward excellence. […]
Using Gemba Boards to Improve Productivity
Gemba boards are an effective tool for improving productivity in manufacturing processes. Visualizing data supports better decision-making and helps teams track their performance against targets. While a simple whiteboard can […]
How to Run a Successful Kaizen Event
Are you a business owner looking to streamline operations and maximize efficiency? Learning how to run a successful Kaizen event offers the perfect opportunity to do just that. By providing […]
The Ultimate Guide to a Kaizen Blitz
Have you ever wished there was a magical way to get your team quickly up-to-speed with the necessary skills required for success? Kaizen Blitz, or rapid improvement events, may be […]
What are the Four Keys to an Effective Kaizen Event?
A Kaizen event is a key component of any Lean manufacturing process. They provide the opportunity for teams to come together and identify areas in which they can improve their […]
5 Effective Kaizen Blitz Examples
The idea behind a Kaizen blitz is simple: if you can break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts, it becomes easier to identify potential solutions and take action […]
STAYING ADAPTABLE
Welcome to 2021! With a new year ahead of us it is important to reflect on what we have learned. About a year ago, I vividly remember listening to the […]
PROCESS ADOPTION: DON’T GIVE UP!
Process improvement often fails at the working-level adoption of a new set of tasks. The adoption of improved processes is the result of good change management. Although, change management techniques […]
INERTIA OF STATUS QUO
In continuous improvement consulting, apathy is often my toughest competition. Helping people overcome the inertia of the status quo is a significant challenge. Many leaders desire agility and recent events […]
FOUNDATION OF STANDARDS
Way back when I led Six Sigma projects and programs at Motorola I was given the opportunity to extend what I had learned to all sorts of non-traditional processes. For […]