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Two Keys for Today’s Leaders

Lead Change Blog

Leaders, anxious to do something about it, began a root cause analysis and did surveys to clarify the extent of the problem and solicit solutions. A curious consultant asked, “What do you want?” A curious consultant asked, “What do you want?” The consultant pushed forward, “Okay. Asking the Right Questions.

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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

As a quality engineer, I am always looking for quality focused businesses. Quality tools are shown next to stages where they are most often useful but many tools can be used in many different stages of the model. Root cause analysis. I truly believe that you need to strive to do things right the fist time.

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“Nailed it.” A lesson in overcoming project complexity

Deming Institute

Having been a consultant/leader with a Big 4 firm, my project experience is extensive and varied. Starting a project is like building a house – the quality of the foundation defines the remainder of the effort. “HOWs” and nails have something in common: they’re pointed and effective for building strong foundations.

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6 Ways to Screen Job Candidates for Strategic Thinking

Harvard Business Review

identify and consult with key stakeholders across departments and business units. You should take note of the number and quality of the strategic questions that they ask, and be suspicious when a candidate doesn’t ask any. check the strategic plan. review company and industry multiyear forecasts.

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How Companies Are Using Machine Learning to Get Faster and More Efficient

Harvard Business Review

The upshot of HealthMind is that doctors spend less time interpreting images and more time consulting with their patients. Root cause analysis. Sight Machine, a manufacturing analytics company based in San Francisco and Livonia, Michigan, helps its customers solve complex quality control issues.