I got a chance recently to speak to a group of students. I was describing my thoughts on converting a culture like we’ve been working on at our company as we become “leaner.” One of those listening sought me out after I finished. “Those ideas sound good but you don’t understand the place where I […]
Figuring out how to add value to our offerings should lead us in considering how to proceed with “lean.” One premise is that we make our products more valuable by eliminating waste: time, motion and material. The other is creating value by enhancing customer perceptions. How? Demonstrate you care. Listen, pay attention and communicate concern […]
No-huddle offenses are the rage in football this season. Twenty-five of the NFL teams are using them extensively. It is being proven that the no huddle is giving an edge to offenses. It is a competitive advantage. What are the keys to no-huddle success? The quarterback is an expert. Rookie quarterbacks aren’t inclined to use […]
“Lean” thinking creates a willingness to try new things. We have taught 6S which focuses on safely reorganizing our spaces and establishing ways to maintain it. We have done Kaizen events which are intensive efforts to transform a place or a process in a hurry. As you do these things, we hope it changes your […]
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If you ever watched the classic movie The Godfather, you might remember this quote: βIf your car could take me to the airport, Mr. Corleone is a man who ins...
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βDefine yourself by what you love.β β Tim Minchin
I recently watched a commencement address by Australian comedian Tim Minchin at the University of Western Australia, where he shared nine unc...
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Franklin Roosevelt was stricken with polio when he was in his late 30s. He lost the use of his legs overnight, never to regain it.
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I listened to a discussion on the importance of high-character leadership to a companyβs success and learned some interesting insights. Read more below.
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