Maggie Millard
Recent Posts
Leadership Techniques for Overcoming Resistance to Change
August 25, 2022People like to joke that the only things that never change are death and taxes, but that's just not true. If it were, you would never hear...
The Art of How to Ask Good Coaching Questions
June 22, 2023Today we are bringing you another recap of a presentation from the 2019 KaiNexicon event. We were delighted to draw together leaders and...
Why is Kaizen Such a Popular Name for Sushi Restaurants?
November 29, 2019The Sacramento area is home to a small chain of sushi restaurants called Mikuni. The downtown location is a favorite of politicians and...
Did Microsoft Hack Employee Productivity with a 4 Day Work Week?
November 25, 2019By now, you’ve probably heard of Microsoft’s experiment with a four day work week in Japan. The trial program, which saw offices closed...
Celebrating Mary Greeley Medical Center
November 22, 2019I'm taking a break from our regular stream of improvement methodology and software blog posts to celebrate the success of one of our oldest...
4 Big Improvement Ideas to Set the Stage for Success in 2020
November 11, 2019It seems like every year goes by faster than the last. I keep making plans to work on my summer tan, and suddenly, it's November. The...
Should Lean Tools Be Used for Every Improvement?
October 14, 2019Small #kaizen at a #Lean #SixSigma conference — tape markings on stage to show speakers where to stay for the purposes of lighting and...
Kaizen and the Art of Kintsugi: Redefining Perfection
August 21, 2019As regular readers of this blog know, many of the ideas and practices that guide the modern continuous improvement movement have their...
French Fries and the Culture Imperative
August 8, 2019“Culture isn’t just on aspect of the game – it is the game. In the end, an organization is nothing more than the collective capacity of...