Problem Solving – Think 3, Not 5

The Business901 podcast that featured Tracey Richardson and her discussion on Problem Solving was one of my top viewed podcasts this year. One of the topics we covered was the 5 Y process. I asked the question: Joe:  One of the great tools of Lean is the “Five Whys” to get to root cause. Can Read More …

Utilizing the Theory of Constraints in Product Innovation Ebook

In the three part podcast I had with Mike Dalton the founder of Guided Innovation Group, we discussed utilizing the Theory of Constraints in Innovation, the Customer Value Lens and Alliances in great detail. This is a transcription of the entire 3-part series.  Theory of Constraints in Innovation In Mikes recent book, Simplifying Innovation: Doubling Read More …

Alliances and Tools in Innovation

In part 3 of this 3 part podcast Mike Dalton the founder of Guided Innovation Group, discussed Alliances and tools used in Innovation. I think you might be surprised with some of the answers. In Mikes recent book, Simplifying Innovation: Doubling speed to market and new product profits – with your existing resourceshe discussed the Read More …

Customer Value Lens

In part 2 of this 3 part podcast Mike Dalton the founder of Guided Innovation Group, discussed The Customer Value Lens. Mike says, “That means the first thing you have to do is be out in the marketplace, be out with customers, potential customers or new markets and be looking for the problems, the things Read More …

Theory of Constraints in Innovation

Mike Dalton was my guest on the Business901 podcast . Mike is the founder of Guided Innovation Group, whose simple mission is helping companies turn their new product innovation into bottom-line impact. The Guided Innovation System™ , their unique TOC-based approach to rapid innovation improvement is helping companies slash time to market in half and Read More …

Utilizing the Theory of Constraints

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Lisa Lang on the Business901 Podcast. She is considered the foremost expert in the world in applying Theory of Constraints to Marketing and currently the President of the Science of Business. She recently served as the Global Marketing Director for Dr Goldratt who is the father of Theory Read More …