All organizations exhibit a unique culture, whether it has been shaped on purpose or not. However, smart managers understand that this culture is a crucial and important reason for the organization’s ultimate success. When leaders decide to implement a system of continuous quality improvement (CQI), they need to understand the role that organizational culture plays […]
5 Practical Examples of Work in Process
In manufacturing, Work in Process (WIP) – also referred to as Work in Progress – is a category of inventory that consists of unfinished items which still require further assembly, processing or inspection to turn them into finished goods ready for delivery to the customer. This term only applies to items in the inventory which […]
[VIDEO] Collaborative Leadership is a Mindset
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Leading in turbulent times requires a deliberate shift from command-and-control towards a collaborative style of leadership. This may be easier for some than others. It requires a shift in mindset! The idea of collaborative leadership requires individuals at all levels take initiative and act in ways that supports the achievement of the vision, purpose and objectives of […]
Collaborative Leadership Is a Different Skillset
The concept of collaborative leadership seems foreign to some professionals new to a leadership role. Most newly anointed leaders anticipate an environment where they are streaming orders down the line and their staff are jumping into action. Things are getting done as long as they seem to be in control, barking orders and expecting complete […]
5 Cost Reduction Strategies for Your Restaurant
Operating a restaurant will often demand more elbow grease and innovation than is needed to run other kinds of service businesses. The costs are much higher as the inputs have short shelf lives, employee turnover is relatively high and the ultimate success or failure of the business is down to your ability to attract and […]
Lean Leadership and the Competitive Edge in Manufacturing
“Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened.” ~Sir Winston Churchill There has been much made about America losing its competitive edge in manufacturing overseas. Depending on who you ask, you will hear a variety of reasons on why we are losing our […]
Where Can One Reduce Process Variation? 5 Areas to Explore
Process variation is a difficult issue to deal with in some industries, while others tend to have a rather easy time with it. The problem becomes obvious when you’re working with a process that’s very sensitive to variation and yet it seems like no matter what you do, you simply cannot bring it down […]
Kano Analysis: A Helpful Tool in Market Research
Have you ever found your business stuck in a state where no matter what you do and how much effort the whole organization is putting towards improving its current product, things don’t seem to go anywhere? Or even worse, you end up alienating your core customer base with new changes that were supposed to add […]
How to Integrate Theory of Constraints (TOC) with Six Sigma
Working with the Theory of Constraints (TOC) can be very beneficial for many businesses nowadays, especially those that are constantly striving to improve their operations and get even more out of their work. This happens to align perfectly with the general ideas behind Six Sigma, making the two a powerful combination with a great potential. […]
How to Eliminate Variation in Your Business
One of the biggest problems that many businesses are still facing today is uncontrolled variation. While it’s inevitable that the parameters of your operation are going to change in some ways from time to time, it’s important to ensure that those variations are controlled and predictable, and that you’re always one step ahead of the […]
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