How do you measure the value of innovation? That is a tough question! Asking the definition of value' becomes a loaded question. It doesn't matter
Quality Improvement: Honoring Dr. William Edwards Deming
People with targets and jobs dependent upon meeting them will probably meet the targets - even if they have to destroy the enterprise to do it.' W.
What Are Different Types of Kanban
What Are Different Types of Kanban As Kanban is not a fixed methodology that has an ownership like Six Sigma, it can actually mean a few different
Big Data: Are We Improving with Better Data?
We sent men to the moon in 1969 on a tiny fraction of the data that's in the average laptop. The amount of digital data in the universe is growing at
Manufacturing Revolution: Is the New Round Here?
The First Industrial Revolution used steam power to mechanize production. The Second used electric power to create mass production. The Third used
Innovation: Is It Worth The Investment?
Innovation. What is the value? That is a tough question! Asking the definition of value' becomes a loaded question. Depending on who you ask¦depends
Innovation: Changing the Culture In Healthcare
Changing the Culture Innovation and changing the culture of a healthcare organization can be a monumental challenge. Innovation can be defined as the
The Benefits of Lean Six Sigma and a CIO
The indisputable fact about change is that everyone hates it! It is painful and nobody likes to go through it. It's a natural response and one that
Shmula Podcast: Eric Ries Lean Startup Interview
I'm excited to present this interview I conducted with Eric Ries, the author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way. Eric's background is in startups