The Unified Approach: Connecting Strategy, Process, and People in Operational Excellence
December 13, 2025For organizations committed to Operational Excellence (OpEx), the challenge is rarely a lack of ideas or ambition. The struggle often...
What Interview Questions Should You Ask to Hire Continuous Improvement Employees?
December 13, 2025Quick 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)
December 13, 2025Quick 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?
October 22, 2025Lean methodology is a systematic approach to process improvement that focuses on eliminating waste and maximizing customer value through...
How Do You Build a Continuous Improvement Culture?
October 9, 2025Building a continuous improvement culture requires active leadership participation, systematic response to employee ideas, and recognition...
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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What Are the Signs of a Dysfunctional Workplace Culture and How Can You Fix It?
October 2, 2025A dysfunctional workplace culture creates barriers to change, diversity, retention, and revenue growth. The most common signs include high...
What Is Lean Six Sigma and Why Do Companies Use It for Process Improvement?
September 24, 2025Lean Six Sigma is a proven methodology that combines waste elimination (Lean) with defect reduction (Six Sigma) to optimize business...
Why Lean Management Matters: Principles and Practical Applications
September 12, 2025Lean management, also called Lean manufacturing, or just Lean, is a business methodology that helps organizations reach their most critical...

