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6 Principles of Lean Construction

Kainexus

A growing number of construction firms are embracing the Lean methodology that emphasizes maximizing value for the customer while minimizing waste. Lean construction borrows from the manufacturing approach developed by Toyota after World War II. Greater variation and workflow disruptions are to be expected.

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We Can’t Stop Disruption

Moves the Needle

We must embrace disruption in order to make it work for all of us. At every level of the organization, people need to look at themselves and ask, “How do I disrupt myself in order to deal with the new reality?”. No longer dictating how work will be done, and passing down edicts from above, they become coordinators of information flow.

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Open Strategy: Mastering Disruption From Outside The C-Suite

Innov8rs

Innov8rs | Making strategy behind closed doors is a prescription for failure when disruptions are coming from all directions. Those who lean towards a Miles Davis mindset are more likely to adopt an open approach to innovation. However, sharing private information may hold corporations back from opening up their strategy.

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Using Lean Innovation to Transform the Way the City of Hayward Solves Problems

Moves the Needle

Before and After Lean Innovation: Overview The City of Hayward, California wanted to break away from inefficient and ineffective processes for researching and launching programs, and remove organizational bottlenecks that stood in the way of serving citizens. Download this case study to show to your colleagues, board of directors, or boss.

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Using Lean Innovation in the Product Development and Commercialization Process

Moves the Needle

Lean Innovation doesn’t begin and end with product development. The most mature organizations deploy integrated lean innovation practices across the product lifecycle. How Lean Innovation Re-Invents Product Commercialization Production As discussed above, in most companies, product development is considered “pre-commercialization.”

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How to Weaponise Category Expertise with Yes, If.

Flying Fish Lab

by leaning into Category Expertise. Teams get their Gate Deliverables right by supplying the best information to enable effective prioritization and resourcing decisions. We want to help you gain these advantages from Controlled Disruption to actively seek innovative ways to increase your chance of success.

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Digital Disruption and How Businesses Can Best Leverage It

Qmarkets

At some point, digital disruption comes for every organization. While some companies might be flexible and lucky enough to ride a wave of disruption and survive , if you are able to predict and prepare for it accordingly you might be able to use it to thrive. Defining digital disruption. Clues for early identification.