I Challenge Experts on Root Cause Analysis Skills Jul 03, 2023

In this post I'm going to answer the question is there only one root cause to a problem which is a very controversial topic so I actually pull down some Expert Challenges and prove why there is only one-root cause to any problem(at least in my experience).

I'm always happy to be challenged and...

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5-Truths About Root Cause Analysis (Learned from the Japanese) Jul 03, 2023

When I worked in Japanese Automotive over two-decades ago, my first role was in Quality Assurance.

  • My primary responsibility was to investigate quality defects for Honda of North America,
  • Lead a team to resolve the issue and then
  • Report the entire investigation analysis to the 4-Horsemen (watch...
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We've Been Wrong about Kaizen Jun 27, 2023

In this video, I’m going to tell you why Kaizen does not mean continuous improvement! By the end of this video you’ll these 3-Key Facts about Kaizen:

  • Know what Kaizen Actually means
  • Understand the Kanji that means KAIZEN

  • And know the actual Japanese word that means continuous...
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Virtual Tool to Facilitate Virtual Kaizen Events Jun 02, 2023

Everyone needs to know how to facilitate Kaizen in a virtual environment. The pandemic accelerated our knowledge about operating in a virtual world and in this post I share a tool called MIRO that will make facilitating Kaizen in a virtual environment just a little easier. You need to be...

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Pro-Tips for a Kaizen Culture May 20, 2023

In this video I'm going to share 5-Steps to create a Kaizen Culture Complete with a Model to help you establish a Kaizen Culture in your business or business you work.

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Pro-Level Kaizen Tools for Your Next Event May 06, 2023

In this post, I share Kaizen Tools that will 10X your next Kaizen Event. If you've been wondering how to use Swim Lane Process Maps with SIPOCs for maximum results, this is the post and video you want to see.

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Solve Complex Problems with the Ishikawa Apr 08, 2023

 In this video, I'll share how to use the Ishikawa (also known as the Fishbone) to solve complex problems in your business.

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Avoid These 5 Mistakes for Your Best Kaizen Mar 11, 2023

Some people jump right in to deliver their Kaizen events and while I appreciate the enthusiasm, there are some actions that I take before every Kaizen to ensure I deliver the best, most successful event I can possibly deliver! If you want to deliver awesome Kaizen Events, be sure to avoid these...

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