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Vital traits of the Modern Leader today
The skills required by a leader in business today differ from those of yesteryear. Thinking and acting reactively in today's world of...
Barry Jeffrey
Jul 20, 20242 min read
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Leveraging Communication Cells
In the dynamic world of Lean manufacturing, effective communication is paramount to success. Among the various tools and techniques...
Barry Jeffrey
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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The Power of Gemba Walks: Why Managers Should Embrace Daily Workplace Walks
Title: In the fast-paced world of management, the phrase "gemba walk" holds significant weight. Originating from the Japanese term...
Barry Jeffrey
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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The Fundamentals of Lean management
Lean management is a systematic approach to optimizing processes, eliminating waste, and delivering value to customers efficiently. It's...
Barry Jeffrey
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Take a look in the Mirror
Customer focus is something that almost every organization says it majors on. But do they? Like many consultants, I travel all the time...
Barry Jeffrey
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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Standing in the Circle
Ohno was well-known for a walking onto the shop floor and drawing a circle on the ground. He would stand in the circle and observe.
Barry Jeffrey
Jun 16, 20234 min read
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The Challenges of implementing a Business improvement programme.
The Challenges of implementing a Business improvement programme are far reaching, but what makes a sustainable improvement programme?
Barry Jeffrey
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Business transformation in the brave new world
In our experience and Excolo, over 80% of any successful business transformation is cultural.
Barry Jeffrey
Mar 30, 20222 min read
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Smart Manufacturing requires a new type of Culture
Do you remember the 6 Million Dollar Man? For those that do not, the 6 Million Dollar man was an American TV series that ran (in the US)...
Barry Jeffrey
Mar 17, 20224 min read
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