Think Harder
I once attended a presentation that Eli Goldratt gave for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
I once attended a presentation that Eli Goldratt gave for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Plan your next move with flexibility and regular rehearsals. Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash
In the near future, significant and unpredictable external factors may combine to challenge the global business landscape in unprecedented ways. Responding effectively to those challenges will require adaptability.
Return to office policies are gaining popularity. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
ResumeBuilder.com, a premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a recent survey report assessing companies’ return-to-office (RTO) plans. The report also provides insights into the motivations behind these findings.
Find out what the customer wants without pestering them. Photo by Isaac Owens on Unsplash
When you think of good customer service—particularly the barriers to it—two factors generally come to mind: timing and wording.
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Most quality practitioners are familiar with the Taguchi loss function, which contends that the cost of any deviation from the nominal follows a quadratic model.
AI has been part of healthcare technology for a long time. Image by Nappy on Unsplash
Many people don’t realize just how long AI has been around in the healthcare industry—and are surprised to find out that it’s something that’s been relied on for 50 years already.
The objective of all improvement projects should be to improve the overall process. Everything else should be secondary to this objective.
How do you beat the temptation to do anything but work? Bundle your temptations, of course. Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
As a leadership keynote speaker, I’ve encountered countless professionals struggling with procrastination.
Sure, the message is clear. But does your signage have the right tone? Photo by Adam Birkett on Unsplash
In the world of continuous improvement and lean management, clear and respectful communication is crucial.
In today’s complex and fast-paced environment, the ability to effectively collaborate across boundaries is more critical than ever. Photo by Vlad Hilitanu on Unsplash
In the complex, uncertain, and fast-changing world we live in, success and even survival require intensive collaboration among individuals, organizations, and countries.
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