Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

In research for our book, Time, Talent and Energy, my co-author Michael Mankins and I found that such investments do indeed pay off: The top-quartile companies in our study unlocked 40% more productive power in their workforce through better practices in time, talent and energy management.

Human Capital 14

Human Capital Kaizen Agility Energy 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2013

These teams have disciplined processes to get the technology to market, generally with a one- to two-year product horizon. We bring to market a steady stream of innovative products and solutions. The Kaizen events create not only fresh ideas but also a spirit of learning and cooperation through the company.

Technology 8

Technology Innovation Kaizen Chief Executive Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2012

Six Sigma , Kaizen , Lean , and other variations on continuous improvement can be hazardous to your organization's health. Admittedly, continuous improvement once powered Japan's economy. While it may be heresy to say this, recent evidence from Japan and elsewhere suggests that it's time to question these methods. the United States.

Six Sigma 16

Six Sigma Kaizen Govindarajan Telecommunications 16

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2011

It strives to eliminate anomaly, standardize processes, solve short-term problems, and achieve stopwatch efficiency within its current mode of operating. A market opportunity for tablet computers, for example, is more of a distraction than an opportunity to the hierarchy of a giant PC manufacturer focusing on this quarter's earnings targets.

Organization 15

Organization Kaizen Budgeting Short-term 15