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New Ways to Collaborate for Process Improvement

Harvard Business Review

In a two-part event, employees in WorldJam 2004 first brainstormed solutions to increase growth and innovation, resulting in 191 pragmatic ideas. Ford reengineered its global product development process so that an engineering plan designed in Detroit can drive the shop floor in a European factory.

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How Atrius Health Is Making the Shift from Volume to Value

Harvard Business Review

The team used an outside consultant with experience in automotive product design to train and coach the leader and team members in the new capability. This idea of keeping people in their homes became a powerful mantra for the team and drove the development of Care in Place. Develop a complete understanding of the system.