In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, organisations are constantly seeking ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. One popular approach that has gained significant traction is Lean methodology. However, with its increasing popularity, several myths and misconceptions have emerged, often deterring companies from adopting Lean principles. In this blog post, we will debunk these […]
In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency and productivity are critical for any organisation to thrive. To achieve these goals, businesses across various industries have turned to Lean methodologies. The Lean approach aims to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and boost overall performance. Recently, I was asked to conduct a workshop for technicians and engineers on Lean tools,
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“Going digital” has never been cheaper. Long gone are the days of high entry costs. The technologies that enable business transactions are plentiful and getting less expensive to acquire. Business models have evolved to the extent where it is as easy to lease or buy per use a digital system without high upfront costs. But
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Why is it Important to Recognise Employees? The end of the year can be a hectic time for people in their personal and professional lives. In many organisations, teams are working to tight deadlines to complete seasonal orders, to close year-end financial accounts and reporting. Despite this frenzy of activity, most organisations have developed traditions
Blame the Individual We regularly hear of quality incidents in our health service through the media. It would be nice to think that the ‘individual responsible’ will be offered any support to deliver his or her recommendations to improve this situation. However, the political response usually suggests that the problem lies with individuals. It doesn’t
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