Archive for September, 2007
Genchi Genbutsu and Tipping Point Leadership
I recently finished reading a few articles in Harvard Business Review on Leading Through Change
I recently finished reading a few articles in Harvard Business Review on Leading Through Change
She Needs a Car
This post is very different than what you would normally find on Shmula.
This post is very different than what you would normally find on Shmula.
Speaking at WCBF Lean Six Sigma Summit 2008
I’ve been invited to speak at WCBF’s 2008 Lean Six Sigma Summit. It should be a fun event. The confirmed speakers include heavyweights from Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Medtronic, etc. In the grand scheme of things — okay, fine, outside my immediate family, I’m really a nobody, but I was invited anyway — I’m not sure why, how, or if somebody is playing a practical joke on me. In any event, I’ll be speaking. Here are some details.
I’ve been invited to speak at WCBF’s 2008 Lean Six Sigma Summit. It should be a fun event. The confirmed speakers include heavyweights from Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Medtronic, etc. In the grand scheme of things — okay, fine, outside my immediate family, I’m really a nobody, but I was invited anyway — I’m not sure why, how, or if somebody is playing a practical joke on me. In any event, I’ll be speaking. Here are some details.
Flow: Economy of Motion and Thought
There is a phrase at Toyota, which goes like this: “Smooth Flow, Memory Simple, Motion Simple”. We can learn much from Toyota’s relentless emphasis on economy of thought, economy of motion, and simplicity in its processes.
There is a phrase at Toyota, which goes like this: “Smooth Flow, Memory Simple, Motion Simple”. We can learn much from Toyota’s relentless emphasis on economy of thought, economy of motion, and simplicity in its processes.
On Leadership and Horses
Every Sunday, I engage in a lively conversation with a fellow Church-goer about his employment. My friend works with troubled youth but he does it with horses, something he calls equine therapy. I’m fascinated with horses and really enjoy speaking with my friend about his experiences with the youth, leadership, and what horses can teach us about how to lead others and affect change in an organization.
Every Sunday, I engage in a lively conversation with a fellow Church-goer about his employment. My friend works with troubled youth but he does it with horses, something he calls equine therapy. I’m fascinated with horses and really enjoy speaking with my friend about his experiences with the youth, leadership, and what horses can teach us about how to lead others and affect change in an organization.
Barack Obama on Linkedin — The Unwisdom of Crowds
I’m not really a person interested in politics, but I have to say that I like Barack Obama’ style. I don’t know much about his political beliefs or, really, any of the presidential candidates beliefs, but Obama’s style is pretty cool. He asked a question on Linkedin Answers and, so far, there are 1459 responses. This got my mind thinking: here we have a great example of crowd psychology — sometimes the Wisdom of Crowds is actually not that wise.
I’m not really a person interested in politics, but I have to say that I like Barack Obama’ style. I don’t know much about his political beliefs or, really, any of the presidential candidates beliefs, but Obama’s style is pretty cool. He asked a question on Linkedin Answers and, so far, there are 1459 responses. This got my mind thinking: here we have a great example of crowd psychology — sometimes the Wisdom of Crowds is actually not that wise.
Colin Powell on Leadership
I have been a long-time fan of General Colin Powell. I find his approach to be honest, courageous, and humane. He is very clear about his frailties and emphasizes the fact that leaders and decision makers need to make decisions in a world with less-than-perfect information and in a world where we will not have all the possible data. I have gained much self-awareness and have learned from General Powell’s 18 Principles of Leadership, which you will find below.
I have been a long-time fan of General Colin Powell. I find his approach to be honest, courageous, and humane. He is very clear about his frailties and emphasizes the fact that leaders and decision makers need to make decisions in a world with less-than-perfect information and in a world where we will not have all the possible data. I have gained much self-awareness and have learned from General Powell’s 18 Principles of Leadership, which you will find below.
Perceived Value versus Actual Value
Later this week I’ll be traveling to Berlin, Germany and then to Dublin, Ireland. I used to travel a lot, so that’s not the exciting part — in addition to being excited about meeting co-workers and being together to work as a team, I’m also looking forward to racking up points on my Marriott Card and also on my Delta Sky Miles — Yes, you’ve got it right: I’ve fallen for the most obvious marketing ploy — I’ve fallen for the Perceived Value versus the Actual Value Strategy.
Later this week I’ll be traveling to Berlin, Germany and then to Dublin, Ireland. I used to travel a lot, so that’s not the exciting part — in addition to being excited about meeting co-workers and being together to work as a team, I’m also looking forward to racking up points on my Marriott Card and also on my Delta Sky Miles — Yes, you’ve got it right: I’ve fallen for the most obvious marketing ploy — I’ve fallen for the Perceived Value versus the Actual Value Strategy.
