Why is Kaizen Such a Popular Name for Sushi Restaurants?
November 29, 2019The Sacramento area is home to a small chain of sushi restaurants called Mikuni. The downtown location is a favorite of politicians and...
Did Microsoft Hack Employee Productivity with a 4 Day Work Week?
November 25, 2019By now, you’ve probably heard of Microsoft’s experiment with a four day work week in Japan. The trial program, which saw offices closed...
Celebrating Mary Greeley Medical Center
November 22, 2019I'm taking a break from our regular stream of improvement methodology and software blog posts to celebrate the success of one of our oldest...
What I Learned by Leaving Toyota
November 19, 2019Our 2019 KaiNexicon event in Austin was a tremendous success, thanks to all of our fabulous participants and speakers. Lots of valuable...
Fundamental Skills Every Project Manager Must Master
November 19, 2019The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global nonprofit professional organization for project management. They wrote the book on...
4 Big Improvement Ideas to Set the Stage for Success in 2020
November 11, 2019It seems like every year goes by faster than the last. I keep making plans to work on my summer tan, and suddenly, it's November. The...
The Case for Investing in Improvement Technology in a Recession
February 11, 2020Is the US heading into a recession? This question has been coming up more often over the last few months as economic indicators have...
Beyond the Problem – Bonus Benefits of Kaizen Events
October 21, 2019Kaizen events, sometimes called rapid improvement events, are an effective way of solving difficult challenges within organizations. A team...
Trick or Treat? The Scary Facts About Employee Engagement
October 17, 2019It’s almost time for Halloween when all the ghosts and monsters come out of hiding to give folks a scare. Fortunately, it’s all in fun. But...