How Lean Agile Methodology Can Help You Avoid Waste
November 6, 2023Waste in project management refers to any resource or effort expended without adding value to the project's ultimate goals and objectives....
Continuous Improvement vs Process Improvement: Spelling Out the Important Differences
November 3, 2023In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, success hinges on the relentless pursuit of improvement. Within this demanding...
Mark Graban & Greg Jacobson Discuss Continuous Improvement and Customer Experience Design
October 31, 2023Join Greg Jacobson, MD, co-founder and CEO of KaiNexus, and me for another episode of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement podcast.
Understanding Lean Agile Principles
October 16, 2023Lean Agile, often called Lean-Agile or Agile at Scale, combines Lean principles and Agile software development methodologies for larger,...
What Does Continuous Improvement With Lean Systems Mean in Manufacturing?
October 12, 2023Continuous improvement, often called Kaizen, is a fundamental concept in manufacturing that emphasizes the ongoing, incremental enhancement...
Catchball: The Lean Approach to Streamlining Collaboration and Feedback
October 12, 2023Most of us have memories of playing the game of catch either as children or with our children. I really shouldn’t call it a “game” because...
Set SMART Goals for Quality Improvement to See Real Results
October 10, 2023We all identify goals to improve ourselves in some way. Whether our goal is to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with our family,...
Unlocking Success with the DMAIC Model: Your Essential Guide
October 24, 2023DMAIC is a structured, customer-focused, data-driven approach to problem-solving. The acronym stands for:
1- Define
2- Measure
3- Analyze
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Remembering Chris Burnham, Answering Questions From His Lean Leadership Podcast
September 21, 2023The lean community recently lost a brilliant mind and a warm heart, Chris Burnham. His sudden passing left a significant void that is still...