monitor kaizen progress

Better at being better: Continuous improvement culture is a habit, not a finish line

We conclude our series on fostering a culture of continuous improvement by talking about how it needs to be … continuous! You need regular check-ins that look at progress through three different lenses. And there are pitfalls to avoid when you do that.  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear …

Too many ideas? Not enough time? We can help!

Better at being better: Too many ideas? Not enough time? We can help.

In our ongoing series on developing a culture of continuous improvement, it’s time to start filtering all of those ideas you’ve collected. If you are overwhelmed, take a pruning lesson with this episode: There are many prioritization techniques and time management strategies, such as the Eisenhower Matrix and the MoSCoW method. Improve your strategic decision-making by focusing on high-impact activities …

Put your ego aside

Put your ego aside: Your people can help you “be better at being better”

In our series on developing a culture of continuous improvement–as Seth Godin says, “being better at being better”–it’s time to share how you FIND those improvements. How do you create an idea bucket … with a tap? Mike has lots of experience getting teams to share their ideas.  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your …

Want engaged employee? You need “Belonging and the Greater Good.”

The Gallup Q12, as it’s commonly called, is a set of 12 questions designed to measure employee engagement. Not satisfaction. Engagement. Why is that distinction important? Because satisfaction is surface-level—think free snacks in the breakroom—but engagement digs deeper. It’s about your team’s emotional connection to their work and their belief in the purpose of what they’re doing. These questions came …

Want engaged employees? You need to meet “Basic Human Needs.”

The Gallup Q12, as it’s commonly called, is a set of 12 questions designed to measure employee engagement. Not satisfaction. Engagement. Why is that distinction important? Because satisfaction is surface-level—think free snacks in the breakroom—but engagement digs deeper. It’s about your team’s emotional connection to their work and their belief in the purpose of what they’re doing. These questions came …

Want engaged employees? You need “Clarity and Resources.”

The Gallup Q12, as it’s commonly called, is a set of 12 questions designed to measure employee engagement. Not satisfaction. Engagement. Why is that distinction important? Because satisfaction is surface-level—think free snacks in the breakroom—but engagement digs deeper. It’s about your team’s emotional connection to their work and their belief in the purpose of what they’re doing. These questions came …

What do you meme?® Shocking reactions from “Triangle Factory” workers … which one are you?

Introducing our new series on memes that are going viral with employees–and have something to say about their engagement and your leadership. How informed are your workers? If they are not proactive about getting informed … are you the reason?  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email …