Learn more about the Xerox Design for Lean Six Sigma

I have been intrigued by the Xerox Design for Lean Six Sigma methodology. In my search for more information about the subject, I ran across this book that I would like to share with you, Lessons Learned from an Unconventional Design for Lean Six Sigma Deployment. It is an easy read without out laboring in Read More …

Developing a Kaizen Conscious

Michael Ballé is the co-author of, The Gold Mine, a bestselling business novel of a Lean Turnaround, and recently, The Lean Manager, a novel of a Lean Transformation both published by the Lean Enterprise Institute. For the past 15 years, he has studied lean transformations, helping companies develop a lean culture. He is an engaging Read More …

Make a Lead Generation Funnel

My Affiliate post this week is about an upcoming webinar on How to Make a Lead Generation Funnel with Facebook and Twitter Join Swiftpage Tuesday, November 10th 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT Thoughtleader Series by Swiftpage Discover How to Make a Lead Generation Funnel with Facebook and Twitter on November 10th with Facebook and Twitter Read More …

Start your Visual Thinking Process with Mind Mapping

Leonardo daVinci did it, Aristotle did it, should you? Mind mapping is widely understood term but few people utilize it. I am amazed that even in our school systems that it still does not replace linear note taking. Mind Map represents the best of both worlds by resembling the visual aspects of a flow chart Read More …

Power of Visual Thinking in your Visual Workplace

If you follow my blog you know the respect I have for the David Armano and the Logic & Emotion Blog. David had a great blog post on the power of visual thinking and also shared this slideshow presentation. A clear demonstration of visual thinking. An excerpt from the Blog Post…The Value of Visual Thinking Read More …

Theory of Constraints + Lean + Six Sigma = Ultimate Improvement Cycle

I was getting ready to write a blog and was visiting several books I had just completed for some background information. I was distracted and saw that I had a couple of LinkedIn invitations and decided to review them instead. One of the invitations was from Bob Sproull. I stopped a second and looked over Read More …