A Closer Look at Lean Implementation
I recently read an article in the Operational Excellence Group: Getting to the Corporate Promised Land. It’s a great article listing the business benefits of Lean Manufacturing, or as I prefer to call it: Operational Excellence. The article cites progress and benefits in two companies – Toyota and Danaher. The benefits include: lead time reduction, productivity increase,…
The Toyota Production System is Not Nearly Enough
It’s been a tough several years for Toyota. Information gained from the Toyota website indicates that, in 2013 alone (as of October), there have been almost 3.5 MILLION vehicles recalled. Considering the total units produced in 2012 (latest annual figures available) was 9.9 million; that’s an annual recall rate of over 1/3rd (35%) of vehicles produced. …
SURVEY: In Search of Great Change Agents
When an organization goes in search of great change agents, what exactly sets apart the individuals most likely to succeed? Is it background? Training? Having a good boss? Or is it something deeper—perhaps even something that could be measured? XONITEK is engaging with a research partner to develop a tool for doing exactly that. Find out…
The Silver Bullet of Business Success
3 Powerful Questions that will Quickly Unleash the Extraordinary and Profitable Leader in You! 1. Do You Really Understand What Is Really Important? When a leader can truthfully and accurately answer this critically important question, the power of the 80/20 Principle can then be tapped and exploited to motivate the type of behaviors that will drive…
Conflict and Consensus
Arguing and debate (I don’t generally feel there is a difference – except, perhaps, that a debate consists of a series of arguments) goes back to the beginning of the ages, probably starting at the very moment mankind was able to communicate. One of the most famous early debaters was Socrates, a philosopher from Ancient Greece…
How Many Change Agents Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could reliably predict which leaders in your organization are naturally suited for success in the challenging Change Agent role? XONITEK is engaging with a research partner to develop a tool for doing exactly that. Find out about this research study and how your organization can participate in and benefit from…