In the realm of process improvement, there is a pervasive and expensive delusion: the belief that every data point represents a call to action. Every morning, in boardrooms and production floors globally, managers stare at a chart, see a slight dip or a minor spike,...
In the realm of process excellence, there is a dangerous comfort found in a high Cpk value. Executives see a 1.67 on a slide and sleep well at night, assuming their production lines are humming along with surgical precision. But here is the brutal truth: a pretty...
In the realm of Lean Six Sigma, there is a recurring tragedy played out in boardrooms and on factory floors across the globe. A project is launched with fanfare, a dedicated team of "experts" spends months analyzing data, and a pilot program yields...
In the realm of professional project execution, there is a pervasive and dangerous sentiment that often masquerades as "agility" or "positive leadership." This sentiment is the belief that a project will succeed simply because the team is talented,...
In the realm of operational excellence, there is a distinct difference between a professional who identifies problems and a leader who solves them. The bridge between these two states is the Business Case. Unfortunately, the majority of project pitches delivered to...
