I’m very proud to say that John Hunter kindly gave me the reins (for one day, at least) for the 2011 Management Improvement Blog Carnival Annual Roundup. What I’ve tried to do this year is select posts that gave me … Continue reading
When I was at the AME Conference in Dallas a couple of months ago, I started noticing what I call the C-suite double standard: leaders and executives who are ferocious about improving manufacturing processes and eliminating waste, but who passively … Continue reading
It’s great to be king, isn’t it? You’ve made it to the corner office (or the C-suite, or the VP level, or whatever position carries clout in your world), and you’re feeling pretty good. Minions follow your instructions. You offload … Continue reading
I come to bury Steve Jobs, not to praise him. Don’t get me wrong: I love Apple products. I use them daily, and they’ve made my life easier, better, and more fun. Steve Jobs’ business accomplishments are truly remarkable, and … Continue reading
Michel Baudin, who most assuredly has forgotten more about lean than I’ll ever know, wrote recently about the “personal kanban” and concluded that it was much ado about nothing on three counts. First, Baudin argued that it was essentially old … Continue reading