Lean Continuous Improvement: Increase Productivity in 2023
January 25, 2023If our conversations with business leaders are any indication, the theme of 2023 is how to get more productivity out of existing resources....
Huddle Board Examples to Encourage Collaboration
January 10, 2023One of the fundamental principles of continuous improvement is that positive change is the responsibility of every employee. Embracing that...
What Does the Concept of “Lean” Mean in Business?
December 27, 2022The modern business landscape is full of buzzwords and passing management fads, so it isn't surprising if you hear of a new "methodology"...
What is Cause Analysis? Definition, Benefits, and Tools
December 26, 2022While this article will focus on finding and resolving the root causes of business problems, cause analysis is something we apply to common...
What is Lean Process Management?
December 26, 2022Lean process management is one of the most widespread methods of bringing structure to an organization's continuous improvement efforts....
How (and Why) to Implement Effective Gemba Walks
November 29, 2022Most leaders who adopt the continuous improvement management style focus mainly on performance indicators that can be measured for good...
Using Huddle Boards in Healthcare for Process Improvement
November 22, 2022In sports, a huddle happens when the team gathers to strategize before a play. Huddles help everyone know their role in executing the plan...
How to Align Continuous Improvement with Strategic Goals
November 9, 2022One might think that any organization with leadership and employees dedicated to continuous improvement would slowly trend toward success....
How to Use The Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix to Deploy Your Strategic Plan
October 19, 2022Now is the time of year when many leaders turn their thoughts to crafting the strategic plan for next year. In most cases, this involves...