When is an improvement project ‘done’?
I have come to a conclusion that most improvement projects don't finish, they just ebb away.
No fanfare, no end of project review, no maximisation of results.
Rather than have a distinct
Start small with your Kaizen changes
Do you have an idea for an improvement project but not sure where to start?
I see many of my clients wrestle with the same issue; how do you know when
A real world skills matrix rating system!
Do you use skills matrices in your business?
If you do you'll know all about how useful they can be...
Most businesses, in reality, will compile their skills matrix under duress and
Effective Meeting Agenda: A Kaizen Opportunity
Effective meeting agendas are a vital management tool...
When running a business process, standard meetings are a vital tool to use. But, what makes up an effective meeting agenda?
Agenda points
Quick Tip – Check Someone Else’s Document Before You Pass It On
Have you been guilty of this?Passing on a document that someone has given you without checking it first.I think we've all done it at some point in the past.Over the
Building the team: What if everyone improved by 10%?
Building the team is one of the challenges of running a business process. Stopping to make things better is a double edged sword. If you aren't abundant with resources you
Business Change: Are you serious about it?
Business change is a topic that affects all of us. The recent months have been testament to that. The problem with business change is that there is a big difference
Why are so many managers scared of Kaizen?
Kaizen is one of those methods that can really deliver results. It is also something that a good number of managers will hide away from.
Why is this?
For those of you
Agile manufacturing vs Lean manufacturing
Agile manufacturing vs Lean manufacturing has been a debate that has run for the last twenty years at least. Occasionally I get asked about these two approaches, with the main
OTIF – The best measure for on time delivery
OTIF has always been my delivery measure of choice. It can be tough to achieve a high level of on time delivery using this metric, but well worth the effort.
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