Looking Back: Why A3 Thinking Still Matters—At Work and Beyond
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The Unified Approach: Connecting Strategy, Process, and People in Operational Excellence
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Interview Questions to Hire Continuous Improvement Employees
January 5, 2026Quick Answer: Ask questions that reveal whether candidates are open to feedback, willing to identify problems, capable of learning from...
What Is Catchball in Lean? (And How to Use It for Team Alignment)
January 5, 2026Quick Answer: Catchball is a Lean management technique where teams pass ideas and feedback back and forth—like tossing a ball—to make...
What Is Lean Methodology? Principles, Benefits, and How It Works
January 5, 2026Lean methodology is not just a set of tools for efficiency—it’s a management philosophy for designing better systems of work. At its core,...
Building a Continuous Improvement Culture Through Leadership and Daily Practice
January 5, 2026A continuous improvement culture is built through active leadership, timely responses to employee ideas, and recognition of incremental...
How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement
October 3, 2025This blog summarizes key insights from a comprehensive whitepaper detailing UMass Memorial Health's remarkable transformation journey.
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5 Signs of a Dysfunctional Workplace Culture (And How to Fix It)
January 7, 2026A dysfunctional workplace culture creates barriers to change, diversity, retention, and revenue growth. The most common signs include...
What Is Lean Six Sigma and Why Do Companies Use It for Process Improvement?
January 7, 2026Lean Six Sigma combines system design, problem-solving, and data-informed decision-making to improve safety, quality, flow, and reliability.
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