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
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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
A simple strategy to become a better manager
There are many strategies that you can undertake if you want to become a better manager. This article is going to focus on one particularly powerful approach; the CCC method. Firstly,
What comes first? Control or OTIF performance?
A lot of my clients talk about enjoying a new sense of control over their business operations once we have worked together. Many of these clients came to me because
Five simple actions to gain control over your business operations
When I start working with a business regaining control is often their real objective. The senior managers, or owner, might talk about delivery performance initially but eventually it comes back
“Making 5S Work” – it’s just arrived!
Many times, when working with clients, they'll mention that their 5S programme isn't hitting the spot. They will have followed the five steps (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standards and Sustain)
Take off your blinkers for five minutes and reap the rewards
I put real value in having the right routines, metrics, objectives and controls in place for a business. Sometimes, however, you just need to take a step back and make
The Phenomenon of Backwards Planning for Improvement Projects
The other day I was in an improvement project planning meeting and the topic of the underlying actions came up. From previous discussions I knew that there were a number
Five tips to accelerate process improvement for your business
Do you want to improve the performance of your business? It’s something that most business leaders strive for. There are many good ways to go about improving your business performance