Strategy of the Fighter Pilot Revisited

The recent resurgence or maybe recognition of the use of the The OODA Loop has resurfaced recently as a basis for much of the current ideas surrounding Iterations, Rapid Development Cycles and Decision Making. What makes the OODA Loop such a popular subject? When we first think of the OODA Loop we think of fast Read More …

Need a primer on Lean Six Sigma?

I have been impressed by Xerox’s adaption of Lean Six Sigma both internally and externally. Maybe more so by their use of the Lean Six Sigma methodology in the marketplace to create, differentiate and widen their value proposition. An example of this is the Xerox initiative of Swarming. Xerox leveraged the Agile Scrum process – Read More …

Secret Powers of Time

A subtle lesson in the power of time, what it means to us and the way we observe the world. In my next podcast, I have a discussion with Dr. Terry Barnhart on John Boyd’s OODA Loop. The second O, orientation – is the repository of our genetic heritage, cultural tradition, and previous experiences and Read More …

Quallaboration Video

A follow up to the Quallaboration Podcast with Jim Benson is this you tube video of the same name. Jim did a lightning talk about a recent project. About Jim Benson: His company, Modus Cooperandi, helps organizations change through the application of Lean principles, Agile methodologies, and social media. He is also the developer of Read More …

Quallaboration Podcast with Benson

The relationship between Quality and Collaboration, Quallaboration was the topic of this podcast. Jim Benson, the person behind Personal Kanban was the Business901 guest to explain the meaning of it all. Quallaboration came from a lightning talk he put on when explaining a recent case study. Joe Dager, the Host of the podcast said, “I Read More …

Constant Feedback makes for Continuous Work Flow

Next week my podcast is on the subject of Quallaboration which is the relationship between Quality and Collaboration. Jim Benson, the person behind Personal Kanban was my guest and this is an excerpt from the upcoming podcast; Joe: Talking about Quallaboration, I relate it somewhat to the Pair Programming that takes place in software development. Read More …