Recovery Thinking
Waiting to see how bad things get before you figure out how you want to respond to things is a losing proposition. We usually don’t make our best decisions under the pressure of having to make the decisions right away.
Theory of Constraints: A Bathtub Dilemma
After several weeks of training my son finally had his first track meet. He posted Personal Bests in both of his races.
Continuous Improvement: Expectations vs. Reality
In this post, I will dive into some of the expectations that tend to become a pitfall for many companies starting their lean journey.
When’s the Right Time to Implement an ERP?
In the world of continuous improvement, having data is a cornerstone to understanding where to improve and measuring your efforts in doing so.
What to Look for in a Lean Consultant
How many times have you heard this kind of comment from friends, colleagues, and business acquaintances- “I just hired a Consultant, and they are the worst ever!”
5S For Personal Productivity
We at the Effective Syndicate have always been fans of increasing our personal productivity. Notebooks, apps, calendars, and techniques like Pomodoro
