“Single minute exchange of die” (SMED) isn’t just for machines. Your brain is as much an expensive, complex piece of equipment as a traditional factory “monument machine.” Take all possible steps to reduce the downtime due to changeovers. Download PDF
If your team is bogged down in a morass of email and endless meetings, you’ll need to change the culture before you can improve performance and productivity. Download PDF
Delegating responsibility without commensurate authority is a recipe for organizational sclerosis, more meetings, and plenty of frustration. Download PDF
Rush hour syndrome: when you cram more stuff into your day, less stuff comes out. Download PDF
Does your work style make you a magnifying glass — focused, concentrated power — or a prism — lots of pretty colors, no heat? Download PDF