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Book Review – Creating Value by John Rizzo 1
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- January 26, 2026
Creating Value is a practical, story-driven guide to building organizations where people are empowered, processes are continuously improved, and value is created for every stakeholder—employees, customers, and owners. Drawing from more than 30 years of hands-on transformation work across more than 40 companies and 1,000+ workshops, John Rizzo distills a holistic business system grounded in
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Book Review – Unbundling the Enterprise by Stephen Fishman and Matt McLarty 0
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- November 12, 2025
Unbundling the Enterprise is a compelling and practical guide for business and technology leaders navigating the turbulent waters of digital transformation. Fishman and McLarty take readers on an imaginative yet highly informative journey—beginning with a pirate-themed prologue—that reframes digital innovation as a treasure hunt in which APIs are the shovels, maps, and ships of modern enterprise
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Book Review: PROACTIVE Problem Solving by Doug Hall 0
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- August 18, 2025
Doug Hall’s PROACTIVE Problem Solving is an energetic, insightful, and highly practical guide to transforming the way individuals and organizations address challenges. Drawing from decades of experience, including leading the innovative Brain Brew Bourbon Distillery, Hall shows how to shift from a reactive mindset to one where everyone—leaders, managers, and employees alike—actively identifies and fixes
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Book Review: Lean Made Simple 0
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- August 13, 2025
I just finished reading Lean Made Simple by Ryan Tierney which is an excellent guide for anyone looking to implement Lean principles in a practical and straightforward way. Ryan breaks down the concepts into actionable steps that are easy to understand and apply, even for those just starting their Lean journey. Ryan Tierney leads operations
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The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation 0
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- August 4, 2025
Our good friend Mark Graban is celebrating two years since his Shingo Award-winning book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, was published. To mark the second birthday of the book, he’s offering a special paperback price: just $10.99 (regularly $19.95). This discount is available for a limited time. Check out
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Book Review: Flow Engineering 0
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- May 1, 2024
Have you worked for or do you work for an organization that is growing exponentially. Our organizations are growing dramatically as it has become easier to expand operations globally either through acquisition or through addressing new markets. These fragmented segments and disconnected infrastructures can greatly impact radical transformation and business improvements. As the company grows
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