Kainexus

APRIL 19, 2022

When we talk with people who are interested in implementing a program for continuous quality improvement, one of the biggest challenges they share is the feeling of being overwhelmed. There are countless books and articles about how to improve the quality of processes. You are not alone if you are unsure where to begin. While it is true that you can spend a career learning about tools and techniques for achieving perfect quality, many of those who turn to us are looking for advice on what they c

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CMOE

APRIL 19, 2022

In this fast-paced business world with ever-increasing demands, it is not uncommon for leaders to become absorbed in their work and priorities to the point that they either don’t see or forget about the challenges and adversities their colleagues, team members, and customers are experiencing on a regular basis. In a McKinsey study, almost 50% of respondents rated an empathic approach to workload balancing as a top factor in how favorably they viewed their organization’s culture during the [Covid

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 19, 2022

The right team will move your innovation effort forward.

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Michael Roberto

APRIL 19, 2022

Source: Monterail.com Kellogg Insight features a very good article this week on how to be a better mentor (and mentee). I found the tips to be quite useful. One of the most interesting points made in the story centers on research by Kellogg Professor Brian Uzzi and his co-authors. Here is the excerpt: An analysis of the careers of more than 37,000 scientist mentors and mentees confirmed that having a mentor who is at the top of their game improves a mentee’s odds of ultimately becoming a superst

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 19, 2022

There is no such thing as a truly original idea. No, I am not saying that to discourage you being creative. Instead, it is important to understand that every idea is built upon and adapted from something that came before. All ideas are a new combination of previous knowledge. But each time you make a new combination, you can tweak, adapt or transform the previous version as well.

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Christensen Institute

APRIL 19, 2022

Every year since 1993, on March 22 the United Nations has observed World Water Day. The day “celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water.”. This year was no different. Stakeholders wrote articles, held events, and gave speeches about the importance of water and its lack of access for many in our world.

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Christensen Institute

APRIL 19, 2022

School leaders need accurate notions of how the world works if they want their school improvement efforts to succeed. Yet, many bold and promising ideas to transform schools falter when leaders rely on conventional wisdom about how to make these initiatives flourish. A few years ago, my colleagues and I released a research paper that unveiled common misconceptions about change management in schools.

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