All Posts for 'Innovation'

April 27th, 2012

Using this video to illustrate two concepts;

The need and use of Gemba: solving problems in the location of the problem by the people who have first hand experience with the problem.
The systemic nature of Organizations and team: By changing one thing other parts of the system/process are changed that we may not notice.

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April 06th, 2012

ASQ The Global Voice of Quality, published one of my articles ‘Quality Tools to Discover Solutions: Nine Windows’ in the Idea Creation Tools and Problem Solving Tools, Knowledge Center.

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March 22nd, 2012

8 Variations of Infinite Loops
Takes a fresh and creative approach to a common team building activity. Each variation can be used as a stand alone, or can be sequenced into an experiential learning and team building program. These variations all focus on creating better teams that are able to work together to solve problems and innovate solutions.

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March 12th, 2012

Identifying what it is you want to do (the solution), where you currently are, how far you have already gone, steps to move further along, and some definite decisions and direction for achieving your solution.

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February 23rd, 2012

High performance teams have known methods and procedures. They also have effective meetings that are managed by the Team-Leader. Here is a checklist for Team Meetings.

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