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The following is an author excerpt from Pete Pande, “Introduction to the Second Edition, The Six Sigma Way“, recently published by McGraw-Hill. To help you get the greatest possible benefit from Six Sigma, it is important to recognize some of the misunderstood … Continue reading
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The following is an author excerpt from Pete Pande, “Introduction to the Second Edition, The Six Sigma Way“, recently published by McGraw-Hill. To help you get the greatest possible benefit from Six Sigma, it is important to recognize some of … Continue reading
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The following is an author excerpt from Pete Pande, “Introduction to the Second Edition, The Six Sigma Way“, recently published by McGraw-Hill. To help you get the greatest possible benefit from Six Sigma, it is important to recognize some … Continue reading
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One of the principles I sincerely hope you’ll take to heart from these pages is that real leadership success is best defined by the positive impact you make, and leave, on your organization. That’s not the only goal, of course. … Continue reading
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Some of the least Lean aspects of many organizations are the management activities. My colleagues and I consistently find a high proportion of “non-value-adding” tasks in arenas such as sales, marketing, order management, human resources, finance, etc. involved decisions, sign-offs, … Continue reading
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In the midst of the high-tech America’s Cup races that took place in the San Francisco Bay and the incredible speeds exhibited, I am reminded of capsizing sailboats, and how they apply to Change Leadership. An underlying premise behind Change Leadership … Continue reading
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When businesses get into the deepest trouble, you can usually trace the source of their difficulties to an inability to see past a “truth” that is no longer valid. The willingness to challenge “received wisdom” is one of the hallmarks … Continue reading
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One of the most common excuses leaders give for not using or for ignoring data is fear that it’s not valid. While I’m somewhat sympathetic—getting good data is not easy—I also think that can be a cop out. To be … Continue reading
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“Certainty and Doubt” sets up an age-old argument on the nature of leadership. The conventional wisdom suggests that any leader who does not project absolute certainty in his or her decisions or convictions is doomed. “Never blink, never waiver,” is … Continue reading
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It’s a good idea to have some sense of the scale of resources you have “in play” and do a reality check against what your organization can really afford. There is no right or final answer to this question. Your … Continue reading
