Archive for Lean
Preview of Presentation at the LSS12 Conference
Posted by: | CommentsThis is a preview of my presentation at the Lean software and Systems Conference in Boston, MA. The Lean Software and Systems Consortium is bringing three premiere events to one centralized location to facilitate the next wave of ideas in methods, process and organization for software & systems engineering development. Boston is the premiere place to be for those innovating in the Lean community.
The Lean Software and Systems Conference emphasizes Lean concepts representing the next wave of ideas in methods, process and organization for software and systems engineering. It brings together an international community of practitioners, consultants, thought leaders and authors to cross-pollinate ideas and foster a sense of community for those promoting better economic and sociological outcomes in their workplace.
Three Events, One Venue – 3-Day Conference, Lean Camp & Lean Tutorials
Lean Software & Systems Conference 2012 (LSSC12) May 13-18, 2012, in Boston, MA
Can People Change?
Posted by: | CommentsBarbara Fredrickson describes how people can change on a fundamental level by changing how they interpret their lot in life.
Dr. Barbara Fredrickson is a world renowned researcher and in her latest book, Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3 to 1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life gives you lab-tested tools necessary to create a healthier, more vibrant, and flourishing life through a process she calls "the upward spiral." You’ll discover:
- What positivity is, and why it needs to be heartfelt to be effective
- The ten sometimes surprising forms of positivity
- Why positivity is more important than happiness
- How positivity can enhance relationships, work, and health, and how it relieves depression, broadens minds, and builds lives
- The top-notch research that backs the 3-to-1 "positivity ratio" as a key tipping point
- That your own sources of positivity are unique and how to tap into them
- How to calculate your current positivity ratio, track it, and improve it
Change is tough – it is made more difficult without attempting it in the most positive manner.
Related Information:
Six Sources of Influence in Change
Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success .
Is your Organizational Culture limiting you?
An Appreciative Look at the World
Tricks and Tips on Hoshin Kanri
Posted by: | CommentsAnthony Mano, a Catalyst with Profero, Inc. was interviewed in the Business901 podcast, Tricks from the Trenches on applying Hoshin Kanri. This is a transcription of the podcast.
Anthony Manos through Profero, Inc.provides professional consulting services, implementation, coaching and training to a wide variety of organizations, large and small, private and public, in many industries focusing on Lean Enterprise and Lean Healthcare. Mr. Manos has extensive knowledge of Lean and quality in a wide range of work environments. He is the co-author of the book Lean Kaizen: A Simplified Approach to Process Improvements and author of many articles on Lean and its allied subjects. He wrote the script for SME’s DVD Total Productive Maintenance Blitz and is the co-editor of ASQ’s upcoming Lean Handbook. He writes commentary on Lean in his blog: blog.5Ssupply.com.
Related Information:
Is the Balance Scorecard being revived?
Finding your Vision, It may be as simple as Tapping your Shoes
The Uniqueness of Hoshin Kanri
Is your Organizational Culture limiting you?
