Most Active Articles 2012-02-10T23:02:07.285-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:lean-transformation Vivek Naik vnaik142 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6628888712818942726-f163c121a140a0d52004d4762f92e3ad 2012-01-23T04:16:01.789-05:00

http://leadershipwatch-aadboot.com/2012/01/22/leading-innovation-why-executives-should-stimulate-people-to-make-better-mistakes/ Aad Boot aboot418 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16048602155960631247-7e869a28e0ad9c8d8be64d7e7de6f26b 2012-01-22T23:51:27.300-05:00

It is even more special for a limited time, if you stay on the Business901 website for more than 30 Seconds!

It is even more special for a limited time, if you stay on the Business901 website for more than 30 Seconds! http://business901.com/blog1/marketing-with-lean-series-4-pack/ Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5554957868437213696-ae429d40d4b88957ab05ce9d8de94773 2012-01-14T10:19:02.438-05:00

We know from extensive research that idea generation can be enhanced—sometimes dramatically—by the in-the-room strategies that are employed. We’ve learned how to leverage our creativity by getting people to think in certain ways (and stop thinking in certain ways), by adopting a certain mindset, a mindset that produces measurably better outcomes.

We know from extensive research that idea generation can be enhanced—sometimes dramatically—by the in-the-room strategies that are employed. We’ve learned how to leverage our creativity by getting people to think in certain ways (and stop thinking in certain ways), by adopting a certain mindset, a mindset that produces measurably better outcomes. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/01/12/a-different-kind-of-innovation-process-improvement/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16052909919966213910-3da92404431de87040c4e92843c3f631 2012-01-11T14:05:53.841-05:00

James P. Womack, co-author of Lean Thinking defines Lean as “Creating ever more value for customers with ever fewer resources”. In this way, the professionals already have the “lean tools” as available resources, and now they can to apply in the process of Innovation. Nowadays this practice is very common in many manufacturing companies around the world.

James P. Womack, co-author of Lean Thinking defines Lean as “Creating ever more value for customers with ever fewer resources”. In this way, the professionals already have the “lean tools” as available resources, and now they can to apply in the process of Innovation. Nowadays this practice is very common in many manufacturing companies around the world. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/01/08/the-principles-of-lean-innovation/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16355059897968376376-4119ce527c5cb0e863d63f803e0e99ab 2012-01-09T14:50:44.872-05:00

We are in midst of a transformation driven predominantly by technology and data. You’ll hardly recognize the workplace of the future – but you need to reserve your (virtual) seat now.

We are in midst of a transformation driven predominantly by technology and data. You’ll hardly recognize the workplace of the future – but you need to reserve your (virtual) seat now. http://www.ssonetwork.com/future-of-work/14136-6-A&utm_source=ssonetwork.com&utm_medium=SMO&utm_campaign=BXCHANGE&utm_content=01_09_2012&mac=SSON_Busweek_SMO_2012 Ben Knowles fschneider303 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4507043069489277618-7b1985f9de6364ca3511705cd25945a5 2012-01-07T16:42:41.420-05:00

http://leadershipwatch-aadboot.com/2012/01/06/leading-change-in-the-21st-century-4-myths-about-cultural-change/ Aad Boot aboot418 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7019173370163528866-7f578f25eda3dc2746c40fa399c0ac61 2011-08-26T08:36:36.426-04:00

Here is a version of Gemba walk check checklist that we used initially when we started with gemba walk. It has helped us to align our efforts to help the flow

Here is a version of Gemba walk check checklist that we used initially when we started with gemba walk. It has helped us to align our efforts to help the flow http://viveknaik.net/lean-tools/gemba-walk-checklist/ Vivek Naik vnaik142 80 79 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:36408391325286646-f9a0131089ece2fae5f01c5a7b0cfd82 2011-12-26T23:02:34.413-05:00

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 created every day. The experience based jobs either get automated or outsourced.

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 created every day. The experience based jobs either get automated or outsourced. http://business901.com/blog1/can-the-lean-knowledge-worker-cope-with-leader-standard-work/ Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:797910545277390272-2eef333afb8481914cc694d5d534da50 2011-12-14T07:05:50.801-05:00

This is the excitement of Lean, is this empowering aspect that is not easy. You teach people, rather than solve people’s problems for them. And in doing so, they learn how to make better decisions which leads to better performance.

This is the excitement of Lean, is this empowering aspect that is not easy. You teach people, rather than solve people’s problems for them. And in doing so, they learn how to make better decisions which leads to better performance. http://business901.com/blog1/if-less-than-1-of-companies-are-successful-with-lean-why-are-we-doing-it/ Joe Dager jdager118 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13223357236148886881-62a992c33dc1cf90393322249ee6acc6 2011-12-07T13:57:59.738-05:00

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the http://viveknaik.net/management/lean-manager/future-of-lean-thinking-the-making-of-lean-manager/ Vivek Naik vnaik142 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3297601163070660815-45347fc452806e8d1f48992e0ac0c9f8 2011-12-17T14:12:08.949-05:00

http://leadershipwatch-aadboot.com/2011/12/17/cross-cultural-leadership-how-misinterpretations-of-dishonesty-can-destroy-team-alignment/ Aad Boot aboot418 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2211678482380339808-5713dae832addc5e8dd33b88ad8e9673 2011-12-16T23:15:51.119-05:00

Stefon description of how pull works in the middle of a jam session is outstanding. It is a great lesson for teamwork and customer engagement and besides that the music is good!

Stefon description of how pull works in the middle of a jam session is outstanding. It is a great lesson for teamwork and customer engagement and besides that the music is good! http://business901.com/blog1/how-a-jazz-quartet-exhibits-pull/ Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16471499347970612293-2be42339ad33cb27a2ef01ae1293f266 2011-10-19T11:00:54.683-04:00

Process Excellence Network features quality articles, information and resources for Process Excellence and Six Sigma practitioners. Become a member today!

Process Excellence Network features quality articles, information and resources for Process Excellence and Six Sigma practitioners. Become a member today! http://Processexcellencenetwork.com Steven Bonacorsi sbonacorsi246 11 10 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8527833183474550821-67f9bc0fc4f4708cb4e6126164df1ecd 2011-12-07T10:12:57.715-05:00

http://leadershipwatch-aadboot.com/2011/04/09/leading-cross-cultural-teams-how-to-create-openness-part-2/ Aad Boot aboot418 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7196469638472547531-d5ff60c3cd3bed39289c7304f62add7e 2011-09-29T23:04:05.059-04:00

Is Zappos to Customer-Centricity what Toyota and Lean was to the process movement?

Is Zappos to Customer-Centricity what Toyota and Lean was to the process movement? http://business901.com/blog1/is-zappos-the-next-toyota/ Joe Dager jdager118 15 14 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14588010299260847494-51e3158805a1e9fda27b2a6fe62a8372 2011-10-29T16:57:10.908-04:00

http://blog.performanceanalysisllc.com/2011/10/29/lean-and-quality-for-business-101/ Edward Carrick, P.E. ecarrickpe182 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8929759362670825138-2753f4fa2dbb332c43ddab4e346cf74a 2011-10-16T22:25:40.474-04:00

The right qualities of a lean manager.

The right qualities of a lean manager. http://whatisleanmanagement.com/2011/10/qualities-of-lean-manager-responses-from-the-community/ Vivek Naik vnaik142 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3904768685331927940-270713f775c38b17cb7a5cbae94d01d2 2011-11-10T23:25:45.371-05:00

In reading the research paper, I discovered that somewhere along the line after the Japanese executives recast the Deming wheel at the 1950 JUSE seminar into the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle till now, we lost that all important external outlook of PDCA to one of an internally focused improvement methodology.

In reading the research paper, I discovered that somewhere along the line after the Japanese executives recast the Deming wheel at the 1950 JUSE seminar into the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle till now, we lost that all important external outlook of PDCA to one of an internally focused improvement methodology. http://business901.com/blog1/the-resilience-of-pdca/ Joe Dager jdager118 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10909132785992464406-71753084cca07b5a27a536be837156c8 2011-11-10T12:27:12.344-05:00

Everything you need to know but never thought to ask. Including: configuring your email management, real-time dashboards, and actionable reporting.

Everything you need to know but never thought to ask. Including: configuring your email management, real-time dashboards, and actionable reporting. http://www.ssonetwork.com/downloadform.aspx?id=13474&step=form&utm_source=ssonetwork.com&utm_medium=SMO&utm_campaign=BXCHANGE&utm_content=11_10_2011&mac=SSON_Busweek_SMO_2011 Ben Knowles fschneider303 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11959858424202641626-68308e803ace4bf36ef3e1510757224e 2011-11-08T22:46:21.685-05:00

Don is always entertaining and has such a way with explaining statistics that he makes himself difficult to argue with. This time he took on Dr. Edward Deming and for most of us it would seem to be an overwhelming task.

Don is always entertaining and has such a way with explaining statistics that he makes himself difficult to argue with. This time he took on Dr. Edward Deming and for most of us it would seem to be an overwhelming task. http://business901.com/blog1/does-lean-need-to-move-beyond-deming/ Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12397115018055178416-846d8d1d762ecd7cf5fced58088c5faf 2011-10-28T23:36:12.739-04:00

You need leadership and a mindset or cultural shift in a Lean Transformation but I support the thinking that most of us use tools to learn and sustain improvement efforts.

You need leadership and a mindset or cultural shift in a Lean Transformation but I support the thinking that most of us use tools to learn and sustain improvement efforts. http://business901.com/blog1/sustain-a-lean-culture-use-lean-tools/ Joe Dager jdager118 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12136481132810847672-1f30f093e76f885c4997760b0fbe3b9b 2011-09-21T22:30:21.677-04:00

Answering what is lean management and how it is different from the traditional management

Answering what is lean management and how it is different from the traditional management http://whatisleanmanagement.com/2011/09/what-is-lean-management/ Vivek Naik vnaik142 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12003628743398715583-975cf19f6950369056495f8d87a3ccad 2011-11-07T04:20:49.211-05:00

http://leadershipwatch-aadboot.com/2011/07/05/leaders-who-create-alignment-two-historic-examples/ Aad Boot aboot418 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6462699741251714279-32243d2e25cf5044b01641cff5f84916 2011-10-05T08:01:56.222-04:00

What is a a lean manager and what what qualities does he poses

What is a a lean manager and what what qualities does he poses http://whatisleanmanagement.com/2011/09/8-qualities-of-lean-manager/ Vivek Naik vnaik142 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17104667624200172159-7477c07b303ad53dd621b03f5b543059 2011-10-29T23:52:09.447-04:00

So, if you want to be successful you cannot divorce the visual aspect and the metrics. Excel offers the marriage between the two. Listen to the advantages described by Dean Ziegler of Systems2win:

So, if you want to be successful you cannot divorce the visual aspect and the metrics. Excel offers the marriage between the two. Listen to the advantages described by Dean Ziegler of Systems2win: http://business901.com/blog1/become-proficient-drawing-with-excel-in-30-minutes/ Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0