Dec
09
2014
I wrote last week about making problems obvious and the importance of quick & direct feedback loops to enable rapid problem detection & rectification. Last week I focused on the speed of the feedback, this week we’ll look at the […]
Dec
03
2014
I’ve written a few times about using visualisation to make problems obvious. Most people understand the thinking behind that & I have few issues when I discuss this with people. However, I have had many occasions where the gathering of […]
Apr
01
2014
I was recently in a daily performance review where the team was struggling to achieve their expected performance on a certain KPI. They then said it’s OK, we’re going to change the expectation for the KPI to make it easier […]
Aug
13
2013
All organisations face problems, most will see them on a daily basis; some small, some rather large. The key is to be able to identify them as a problem quickly. When your systems & processes are designed/developed to highlight problems […]
May
07
2013
I’m currently setting up some visual management team boards for a client organisation but at the same time there is a team of managers also looking at an electronic system to do the same. Touch screens all over the shop […]
Apr
09
2013
Spending money on fancy white boards that all look the same? Here’s why I say they should be developed in-house & remain flexible with tape, magnets & stickers, not behind the film laminated permanent layouts.