The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Edwards Deming and encapsulated by Japanese car giant Toyota, whose quality circles, kaizen, and takt time quickly spread throughout the manufacturing sector. This is a world that tries to overcome the innovator’s dilemma by learning new things even when their current strength remains powerful.

Osborne 116

Osborne Development Tacit Knowledge Kaizen 116

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 13

Human Capital Kaizen Agility Energy 13

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

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 23, 2011

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. In fact, many critics point to change management processes, Kaizen initiatives, and the like as evidence that the Hierarchy can do change.

Organization 15

Organization Kaizen Budgeting Short-term 15

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

They have the power to change the world. An idea can change an entire industry and ideas, from kaizen to the balanced scorecard , continually transform the way we work and lead our businesses. In The Innovator's Dilemma , he looked at why companies struggle to deal with radical innovation in their markets.

Blue Ocean Strategy 15

Blue Ocean Strategy Management Christensen Balanced Scorecard 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 30, 2016

The robo-adviser’s investment recommendations aren’t moving the sentiment analysis needle in the fast-growing “newly retired” market segment. How should smart machines be programmed — or trained — to offer up new insights or kaizen? Are there new networks — Internets of Things?

Review 8

Review Kaplan Kaizen Performance Review 8