4DEx equals Lean Simplified

#the4disciplines – I have been a long time fan and practitioner of Franklin Covey’s, The 4 Disciplines of Execution. One of the reasons maybe that the 4 Disciplines are closely related to Lean practice of PDCA. If you are looking for a simplified version of putting PDCA in practice these 4 Disciplines serve as an Read More …

Tricks and Tips on Hoshin Kanri

Anthony Mano, a Catalyst with Profero, Inc. was interviewed in the Business901 podcast, Tricks from the Trenches on applying Hoshin Kanri. This is a transcription of the podcast. Anthony Manos through Profero, Inc.provides professional consulting services, implementation, coaching and training to a wide variety of organizations, large and small, private and public, in many industries Read More …

Tricks from the Trenches on applying Hoshin Kanri

Anthony Manos is a Catalyst with Profero, Inc., where he provides professional consulting services, implementation, coaching and training to a wide variety of organizations, large and small, private and public, in many industries focusing on Lean Enterprise and Lean Healthcare. Mr. Manos has extensive knowledge of Lean and quality in a wide range of work Read More …

Is Appreciative Inquiry the next step for Continuous Improvement?

Ankit Patel, principal partner with The Lean Way Consulting firm while doing some work with the Cleveland Clinic, discovered Appreciative Inquiry and saw an opportunity to blend it with his work in Continuous Improvement. I found the work fascinating and this is the subject of this Business901 podcast. An excerpt of the podcast can be Read More …

Prototyping into a Working Form

An original idea may be your starting point and Your First Prototype is with Pen and Paper. If or when your idea receives support from others, you will be at a point to take more serious design steps. Most successful product launches start with a clear vision of what they want to accomplish. This is Read More …

Can the Lean Knowledge Worker cope with Leader Standard Work?

Leader Standard Work is becoming more commonplace and the standard for the development of a Lean Culture. It is extremely adaptable and found both in trade and professional services. It excels in experienced based professions but it may struggle in what I would call knowledge-based services. The problem is there are more knowledge-based jobs being Read More …