Continuous Improvement Goal Suggestions for 2021
January 5, 2021I don't think I'm going out on a limb when I say that I believe we are all glad to have 2020 in the rearview mirror. While life isn't going...
Leader Standard Work: A Foundation for Improvement Culture
December 15, 2020In some organizations, the leaders who are good at putting out fires are considered the best managers. But what if, instead of putting out...
Continuous Improvement Predictions for 2021
December 8, 2020If you think trying to predict anything that will happen in 2021 is insane after what’s happened this year, you have a point. But by...
6 Steps to Improvement in Manufacturing
June 9, 2021One of the most important responsibilities of managers in manufacturing environments is to contain costs. The most obvious cost to...
The Lessons We’re Thankful For This Year
November 24, 2020As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches in this most difficult year, it is undeniably human to focus on all that is lost. The toll of this...
Don’t Miss Your Next $1M Idea: 5 Reasons Why You Should Include Everyone in Your Improvement System
November 20, 2020Imagine going on a family road trip but not bringing your family. Do some people stay behind so they can experience the trip through the...
Implementing a Culture of Improvement in Healthcare
December 16, 2020Across the globe, healthcare leaders are working hard to implement the principles of continuous improvement in their organizations....
How to Become a True Leader (No Matter Your Title)
November 3, 2020When people talk about the inner workings of organizations, we often use the word “leader” as a shortcut for “executive.” But the truth is,...
Improvement Culture: 4 Signs of Trouble
October 14, 2020Modern leaders are fortunate to have a host of proven continuous improvement tools like DMAIC, Standard Work, kanban, Hoshin Kanri, and...