Continuous Improvement Processes - Choosing the Right One for Your Business
July 7, 2023In today's dynamic business landscape, adapting quickly is vital. Continuous improvement processes enable organizations to proactively...
11 Examples of Companies Using Continuous Improvement to Gain a Competitive Edge
July 6, 2023The concept of continuous improvement is rooted in the philosophy of Kaizen, which originated in Japan and gained popularity worldwide. It...
Elevating Results: Key Behaviors for Continuous Improvement Leaders
July 5, 2023A McKinsey study states that there are four most important behaviors of successful leaders. As the report says, “Over 90% of CEOs are...
Navigating Transformation: Cultural Assessment Tools for Change
June 30, 2023Today, organizational culture is a top concern for many business leaders. This is because they have realized that to sustain growth and...
Building Improvement Culture: Leader Standard Work Explained
June 28, 2023In some organizations, the leaders who are good at putting out fires are considered the best managers. But what if, instead of putting out...
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Management: Which Style is Best?
June 22, 2023John Shook, Senior Advisor of the Lean Enterprise Institute, is among those who describe Lean or the Toyota Production System as being...
Congrats to Our Webinar Presenters Named to a Top 50 Thought Leaders List!
June 15, 2023I'm a big fan of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar series that's a monthly fixture on my calendar (and hopefully yours).
What Is Lean Strategy Deployment?
June 14, 2023Lean Strategy Deployment, also known as Hoshin Kanri, is a systematic approach organizations use to align their annual objectives around...
An Overview of DMAIC for Beginners
June 12, 2023DMAIC (pronounced də-MAY-ick) is a data-driven technique used to improve processes. It is a key tool of the Six Sigma methodology, but it...