LinkedIn Poll on Barriers to Speaking Up: Fear and Futility
The blog post Research by Ethan Burris shows that the top two reasons employees choose to keep quiet in the workplace are:1️⃣ Futility2️⃣ FearFear of getting in trouble is a big problem. But there are...
31 Maj 20243min
My New Mistake-Proofing Course for TKMG Academy: Available Now!
Episode page with links and more info I'm very happy to announce the release of my new Mistake-Proofing course, available NOW through Karen Martin and TKMG Academy. You can buy the course individually...
29 Maj 20246min
Do We Need Another Share in the See, Solve, Share Model of Continuous Improvement?
Blog post I love Steve Spear‘s emphasis on a Toyota-based Lean model of: “See, Solve, Share” See problems, solve problems, and share what worked as countermeasures. That's the ideal, and it's powerful...
16 Maj 20243min
LinkedIn Poll on Barriers to Speaking Up: Fear and Futility
Blog post Research by Ethan Burris shows that the top two reasons employees choose to keep quiet in the workplace are:1️⃣ Futility2️⃣ FearFear of getting in trouble is a big problem. But there are als...
14 Maj 20242min
Uncovering Root Causes: Beyond the Conference Room – The Lean Approach to Problem Solving
The blog post You don't find the root cause of a problem in a conference room. OK, so we've gotten away from the whiteboard. Now what? You might not even KNOW the root cause by thinking and talking ou...
9 Maj 20242min
Rewriting the Management Gospel: Lessons from Hayes, Abernathy, and the Frontlines of Industry
Blog Post Professors Robert H. Hayes and William J. Abernathy have harsh words about a common, if not typical style of American management: “…an overdependence on analytical detachment – what they cal...
7 Maj 20249min
Navigating Hospital Processes (or a Lack Thereof): Systemic Issues in Outpatient Surgery
The blog post It's interesting to observe a hospital process (or lack thereof) when a family member needs surgery. I had the opportunity to do so one day last week. I originally shared this on LinkedI...
2 Maj 20247min
Don Petersen, Ford CEO Who Learned from Dr. Deming, Passes Away at 97
Blog post with links The other day, I read about the passing of Donald E. Peterson, who was a key CEO for Ford Motor Company in the 1980s (from 1985 to 1990). From the Detroit Free Press: Former Ford ...
29 Apr 20248min
