10 Ways to Build a Culture that Supports CQI
May 30, 2018The dictionary defines corporate culture as, “The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution...
8 Valuable Lean and Six Sigma Tools To Try
May 25, 2018Six Sigma is a business management methodology that leverages a scientific approach to quality measurement with the aim of reducing...
Why You Need to At Least Consider a Digital Kanban Board
May 22, 2018The Kanban technique started in the late 1940’s as Toyota looked to rethink its approach to manufacturing. The object was to reduce waste,...
Our Best Tips for a Successful Kaizen Event
May 17, 2018Kaizen events are a frequent subject of discussion when we are meeting with potential clients or others who are interested in the...
Causes and Solutions for Resistance to Lean in Construction
May 15, 2018The Lean business management approach may have started with ideas formed in the Japanese auto industry, but today, it is used by industries...
3 Questions to Ask Your Staff to Increase Engagement in Kaizen
June 13, 2018We know that 80% of the improvement potential in any organization lies in the frontline staff. After all, the people who actually perform...
Everyday Examples of Visual Management
May 8, 2018When we write about visual management, we are usually talking about sophisticated quality management tools like Kanban, huddle boards, and...
Strategies for Driving Collaboration Across Organizations [Webinar]
May 11, 2018Trust is crucial to collaboration. Open body language and candid communication invite others to be vulnerable, which can help all parties...
Are You Making One of These Idea Board Mistakes?
May 4, 2018Idea boards are a common and useful tool for collecting ideas for improvement and displaying the status of projects. The instinct is spot...