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At the Crossroads: Piecemeal Programs or Culture Change?

The Practical Leader

Their two main routes are piecemeal programs to “fix the frontline” or a long-term cultural change process. But few are willing to pay the price to make the long and winding road to culture change. Lay low long enough, and they’ll soon be on to another flavor-of-the-month. It’s broad and well-used.

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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

Root cause analysis. Marketing mix. 6 Sigma Statistical tools to analyze Market data BCG matrix. 12) Consider your supplier as a long term partner. Leadership. 7) Institute modern methods of supervision. 8) Drive out fear. 3) Be agile by delegating tasks and trusting your team. Customers. Processes.

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