Problem Solving

Focus on Countermeasures Not Solutions to Problems 0
- Problem Solving
- July 1, 2020
Inherently, in Lean problem solving is the heart of what we do. Murphy’s law is an adage that broadly states: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” It is therefore inevitable that businesses must solve problems. Organizations cannot improve unless they consistently seek out and solve their problems. But are your focused on the
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5 Ways to Cultivate a Problem Solving Culture 0
- Problem Solving
- August 12, 2019
Organizations cannot improve unless they consistently seek out and solve their problems. For most, that means undertaking a profound cultural change— which must begin from the top. So how can leaders unlock their organization’s problem-solving capacity? From my experience with many companies, there are 5 ways to cultivate a problem solving culture. Teach problem solving
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6 Steps to Better Problem Solving Skills 0
- Problem Solving
- April 8, 2019
Problem solving is at the core of human evolution. It is the methods we use to understand what is happening in our environment, identify things we want to change and then figure out the things that need to be done to create the desired outcome. Problem solving is the source of all new inventions, social
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Forget Resolutions, 4 More Effective Steps to HIt Goals 0
- Lean Management, Problem Solving
- January 14, 2019
With the hustle of the holidays over we turn to the New Year, where many individuals are honing in on their New Year’s resolution. For many, it may be an opportunity to assess their struggles of the previous year or to wallow in their triumphs. Unfortunately, many fail to keep those resolutions. Personally I recommend
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Learning is the Secret of Innovation (and Lean)0
- Problem Solving
- September 12, 2018
A growing number of organizations are embracing lean principles. The lean practitioner is responsible for satisfying demand in ever more productive ways by reducing waste along the value chain. Organizations that succeed with lean realize compelling economic benefits and competitive advantage. Reducing waste equates to reducing costs in ways that allow them to maintain and
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Five Guidelines on Effective 5 Why Analysis 0
- Problem Solving, Quality
- June 11, 2018
Asking why 5 times: “the 5 Whys”, is a simple but powerful tool to use with any problem solving activity. It’s a technique to help you get past the symptoms of a problem, and to find its root causes. Simply ask the question “why” up to five times. Sakichi Toyoda, one of the fathers of
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