Tag: Management
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Navigating crises with Lean principles and agile tools
Enhancing crisis management In times of crisis, the philosophy of Lean management, once confined to manufacturing, emerges as a versatile and valuable approach. Lean’s commitment to improvement, governance clarity, and efficient communication transcends sectors and proves vital during turbulent times. Why Lean in crises? Lean excels in resource optimization, reducing waste – a pivotal asset…
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Unlocking Success: Lean Management essentials for Managers
Cultivating Excellence As a manager, you play a crucial role in guiding your organization through the challenges it faces, especially in crisis times. We’ll break down key concepts and strategies that will help you effectively manage your team and contribute to your company’s success. 1. Financial control and Data analysis The foundation of continous improvement…
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Adopting lean & green: Our path to emissions reduction and sustainable practices
Green & Lean: Decarbonizing our own processes In the spirit of Lean & Green, we decided to take action within our own company to align with emissions reduction objectives and contribute to the battle against climate change. Lean & Green is an integrated approach that combines Lean management principles with sustainability practices to improve efficiency…
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Transforming competition into cooperation : Coopetition
Coopetition strategy combines competition and collaboration to create value, accelerate innovation and build strategic advantage. Discover how leaders can design partnerships while protecting their own interests.
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How we reduced waste of movement on an industrial site by 87%
How to optimize your process with Lean principles The term Muda is a Japanese word meaning waste. It refers to any activity that does not add value in the eyes of the customer. The Lean approach aims to reduce these wastes through continuous improvement. There are 8 types of Muda: “Eliminating waste is the key…
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SIPOC and Visual Management: The Lean alternative for SMEs
SIPOC : Your SME’s path to process excellence Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find themselves wrestling with the challenge of continuous improvement. The popular choice is Lean methodology, with its promise of waste elimination and efficiency gains. But, let’s face it, Lean can be like navigating a labyrinth for many SMEs, consuming precious time…
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Revolutionizing business: The death of departments and the rise of process-oriented success
From silos to synergy: The lethal advantages of process-centric business models One of the key lessons we learned from running companies is that you need to have a clear vision of what value you are delivering to your customers, and how you are delivering it. One of the trends we noticed is that many of…
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Mastering negotiation styles with the DISC method
DISC can help negotiators read behavioural signals, adapt their communication and make better decisions under pressure. Learn how to use the four DISC styles without turning people into colours, and put the method into practice with a Happy CEO MBA Lab negotiation case.
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A new way of strategic planning for SMEs with Hoshin Kanri simplified
A practical guide to implement a Lean strategy for growth We implemented a Hoshin Kanri approach in X in industrial SMEs. Most operational employees had difficulty perceiving the logic due to its X structure. However, it is essential to the presentation of the manager’s vision and the operational strategic implementation. The first modification to our…
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The principles of successful teamwork
Enabling collective success What makes a group of people work well together?Is it their individual skills, their personalities, their motivation, or something else? We will explore the conditions that enable successful collective work, drawing on examples from business. We will challenge some of the common assumptions and reveal the factors that make a difference. We…