What Sports Teach us about Continuous Improvement
March 8, 2023When Jeremy Sochan of the San Antonio Spurs steps up to the free-throw line, he shoots using one hand.
Even if you aren’t an avid...
Breaking Barriers: 5 Root Cause Analysis Techniques Unveiled
June 5, 2023A root cause analysis is a structured method for finding the underlying causes of process problems and undesirable outcomes. Root cause...
16 Questions to Ask on Your First (or Next) Gemba Walk
February 28, 2023Toyota Chairman Fujio Cho gave a brilliantly simple description of what to do on a Gemba walk. "Go see, ask why, show respect," he said....
8 Steps to Elevate Safety Culture in Your Organization
February 23, 2023How to promote risk awareness and prevention
The influence of culture significantly impacts employee behaviors and attitudes about...
The Fundamentals and Advantages of the Lean Methodology
February 22, 2023The Lean methodology is an evolution of the Toyota Production System that the Japanese automaker implemented following World War II to...
A Guide to Sustained Improvement with the Kaizen Methodology
February 21, 2023"Good Change" Begins with a New Paradigm
Working with organizations of all sizes and in all industries, we've learned that transforming a...
Where Continuous Quality Improvement Strategies Go Wrong
February 14, 2023Implementing a quality improvement strategy is a proactive way for organizations to gain an edge in a highly competitive landscape,...
Techniques for Combatting Each of the 7 Wastes of Lean
February 3, 2023One of the core goals of the Lean improvement methodology is the reduction of any material, effort, or expense that does not ultimately add...
How to Overcome a Possible Economic Recession with Continuous Improvement
February 2, 2023At the outset of 2023, concerns about economic conditions and a possible worsening recession are top of mind for most business leaders....