While there are so many concepts out there that businesses and individuals can adopt to get better, there is no denying that Six Sigma is one of the most popular ones. Just like any other concept out there, it has its fair share of benefits for people in a particular organization. Below is a look […]
Lean Corporate Mindset: What Does It Take?
Lean Corporate Mindset: What Does It Take? So you’ve started to come to terms with the fact that you need to integrate lean thinking into your organization. That’s certainly a great thing, but it’s not something that you just snap your fingers and see the results – you’ll have to put some actual effort into […]
5 Qualities of a Lean Manager
> 5 Qualities of a Lean Manager Lean has been a hot topic in many industries lately, and the attention towards it will likely continue to grow in the coming years. There are many reasons for that, but it usually boils down to one simple truth: it just works. Every leader who has successfully implemented […]
6 Benefits of Lean Management
Lean management is known to be a very positive factor in the work of many organizations. And yet, many leaders seem largely unaware of its positive implications and don’t understand why they need it in their organizations in the first place. And while it’s true that the exact benefits of lean management can be a […]
The Power of Leading by Example
The Power of Leading by Example Every good leader should understand the power of setting a good example and following it yourself. Unfortunately, it’s not rare to see leaders going more along the lines of the motto “do as I say, not as I doâ€. It’s true – just take one look around most industries […]
[VIDEO] Breaking the Rules On the Way Up
Are we really preparing leaders for the future? For decades, leadership styles have been cut from the same mold. The way you act, interact and even dress have been outlined and detail in many ‘how-to’ books, platforms and educational curriculum. There have been generations of leaders shaping the future of our workforce from practices that are […]
[VIDEO] Building the Future With Elon Musk
Elon Musk…innovator and visionary. The guy is mass producing electric cars that are sexy, digging tunnels under Los Angeles and trying to go to Mars. When he gets focused on a vision he typically makes it happen, against all odds. Recently, Tesla hit a downturn with manufacturing, and a board of directors who were seeking […]
5 Important Trends in Business Process Management
Business process management is constantly evolving, and it’s important to stay in touch with the current trends in the field, no matter how critical your leadership position might be to your organization. Generally speaking, every leader is a critical figure in the company they work for, and everyone should be on the same page when […]
How Run Charts Can Drive Improvement in Healthcare Settings
The run chart is a very simple, yet very powerful tool that sees many various kinds of uses across different industries and sectors. Some people tend to ignore it due to its apparent shallowness and inability to convey complex concepts, but the truth is that this kind of simplicity can actually be extremely beneficial in […]
5 Unique Challenges Seen in the Transactional Environment
Working in the transactional environment can present many unique problems for an organization to overcome, and a competent leader must learn to recognize them and possess the skills to overcome them. This can sometimes be particularly challenging, for example in cases of leaders who’re more used to working in a manufacturing environment and therefore familiar […]