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What if the Miracle Question Worked with Corporate Teams?

Mike Cardus

A form of the Miracle Question: I tried a variation with a Project Team of Aircraft Engineers. The engineers had statistics, charts, specifications for all sorts of thingsā€¦and I was there to facilitate the team through Innovation Models to develop a solution to this vibrating screw.

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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. Leadership. 2) Implement a leadership model that balances your four type of competences of the leadership team (spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical). DMAIC methodology 8 hidden costs Triz. 14 Deming principles. 20 SME Steps.

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Photo Inquiry Friday: Main Useful Function?

Mike Cardus

This week I have been thinking about the Main Useful Function of various positions within organizations; What is the Main Useful Function of Human Resources, Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, Production, Management? If I was sitting with you could you state the purpose or purposes for which the position you have was made?