Preparation is part of Doing
I just saw a post on LinkedIn where a LEAN expert mentioned that 20% of implementing LEAN is having the right tools. The other 80% is the mindset. In other words, the table must be set in order for dinner to be served. It strikes me that this is an “oft-overlooked” phase of every project. … Continue reading “Preparation is part of Doing”
Peripheral Vision
Once, back in my Navy days, I was the Chief Engineer on a cruiser. Β This was a 24/7 job where it seemed that everything was a priority all of the time. Β I was having a conversation with the commanding officer about setting priorities and he said, “When in doubt, shoot the wolf closest to the … Continue reading “Peripheral Vision”
Change Management
Letβs suppose someone walked into your office and said, βI just did some math and it looks like we need to make a change.β At that moment, you should realize that the easy part of Change Management has just been completed. Yes, Iβm saying that βMath is the easy part.β Putting pen to paper and … Continue reading “Change Management”
Getting the Workforce Involved
I recently received a telephone call from a company that was having problems with their shift schedule. The problem, it seemed, was that people were complaining about the schedule. The company could hear the complaints but was having a hard time interpreting what they were hearing. Was it just a few “squeaky wheels” doing all … Continue reading “Getting the Workforce Involved”