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Developing an Effective Continuous Improvement (CI) Strategy
For organisations committed to Operational Excellence, a robust Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy is essential. This foundational framework establishes the systematic methods, governance structures and cultural elements...

Creating Cross-Functional Collaboration through Continuous Improvement
For organisations committed to Continuous Improvement (CI), collaboration is not just a value - it’s a necessity. Yet, many businesses still struggle with silos that slow down progress, block innovation and create inefficiencies....

How to Build Future-Ready Improvement Leaders
Improvement leaders lead people, not just processes, and right now, leading others is a tough gig. Improvement leaders need the skills to thrive in their role AND help others do the same in difficult economic times. Improvement...

Designing Your End-of-Year Review – For Improvement Leaders
As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to start thinking about what’s next. But before diving headlong into the promises of the new year, there’s a valuable opportunity right now: the end-of-year review. For improvement...

The LCS & Lean Six Sigma
Introduction Many organisations today describe their improvement approach as ‘Lean Six Sigma’ and ask how Lean Six Sigma relates to the Lean Competency System (LCS). Some assume that because the LCS uses the word ‘lean’ it...

Succeeding with Work Method Standardisation: Using the Power of TWI Job Instruction
Training Within Industry Training Within Industry– TWI – is often referred to as the forerunner of contemporary lean thinking and while developed in the US over 70 years ago to support the World War Two war effort, it is still...