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It Would Be More Newsworthy if an Electronic Suggestion Box DID Work

Thanks to an automated Google alert that I get on the topic of "suggestion box," I see a news article or blog post almost daily about the...

Why and How to Capture Continuous Improvement Data

One of the core principles of continuous improvement is that decisions are made based on data. Practitioners don’t just rely on anecdotal...

How to Evaluate PDSA Software: 5 Questions to Ask

Choosing business software is challenging, but usually you have some experience with similar technology so you have a baseline to work...

6 Leadership Blunders We All Need to Stop Making

Striking the right balance when leading a culture of continuous improvement is tough. You have to figure out how to engage your employees...

5 FAQs About the Basics of Kaizen Software

We are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to talk to lots of organizations that are thoughtfully considering how they can implement...

Breaking Down the Philosophy of Incremental Improvement

When business leaders talk about business improvement initiatives, conversations can easily drift toward methodologies and tools. While...

3 Managerial Traits That Sustain a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Imagine that one of your employees is struggling with something at work. Maybe she has a process that’s mind numbingly inefficient, or...

5 Essential Elements of Standard Work

Just like you look to eliminate waste in your business processes, we think you should look to eliminate waste and simplify your improvement...