Tento autor se zaměřuje na organizační zlepšení a nabízí praktické nástroje pro organizace usilující o vynikající výsledky. Jeho práce se zabývá klíčovými koncepty řízení a optimalizace procesů. Autor sdílí své odborné znalosti prostřednictvím publikací a také jako řečník na konferencích. Jeho cílem je pomoci organizacím dosáhnout jejich plného potenciálu.
A practical how-to guide, this book takes readers through the ins and outs of planning and executing Kaizen Events in non-manufacturing settings and conducting post-event follow-up to sustain the changes made. The authors provide methods and tools to help build a motivated workforce and lay a foundation for continuous improvement. Readers will lear
Winner of The Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award, this guide addresses the challenges organizations face due to silo-centric behavior and intra-organizational conflict. Many organizations struggle to identify the barriers to outstanding performance. Value stream mapping, an essential yet underutilized methodology, helps visualize and resolve disconnects, redundancies, and gaps in value delivery systems. More than a tool for eliminating waste, it transforms leadership thinking, defines strategy, and creates customer-centric workflows. Business performance improvement experts Karen Martin and Mike Osterling offer a practical approach to understanding work processes and designing improved systems. Readers will learn to prepare and engage their leadership teams in transformation, gain insights into current work systems and barriers, design a future state for enhanced performance, and lay the groundwork for ongoing improvement. Whether you are new to the field or an experienced practitioner, this resource will enhance your ability to design and operate your business effectively. For organizations already utilizing value stream mapping, this book will bolster transformation efforts. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective strategies are essential for addressing challenges and seizing opportunities, making value stream mapping a crucial element in successful business management.
The narrative intricately weaves together historical figures and events, creating a captivating tale centered on the theme of destiny. The author, celebrated for their work in The Women's Jail Project and Dancing the Labyrinth, crafts an evocative story that promises to engage readers with its rich historical context and compelling character portrayals.
Evie's world is turned upside down when she learns that the apocalypse is imminent. Overwhelmed by panic, she frantically searches for her notebook to compile a list of everything she needs to do before time runs out. This urgent quest reveals her character's priorities and the chaos that ensues as she grapples with the impending end of the world, blending humor and urgency in her race against time.
Dementia is experienced in different forms, in different ways and is coped with differently by different people, but with nearly 10 million new cases every year, it is something many people face. It's tough on those with the disease, but it is also incredibly hard for the loved ones around them. Karen Martin's story about her friend Kathleen, however, is overwhelmingly one of love and persistence.Despite their nearly half-century age difference, their commonality drew them to each other, and their genuine friendship uplifted them both. Charting the story from pre-diagnosis to Kathleen's eventual passing, this moving tale highlights the difficulties and joys of facing dementia, through the lens of friendship.