Archive for August 2022
Boosting the Lean-Agile Maturity of Our Teams
FEATURE – BRQ Digital Solutions shows that effective customer-focused improvement must happen from the inside out, with team development aligned with the pillars of lean digital transformation. Words: Cristiano Burg with Erasto Meneses, Fábio Trierveiler and Carlos Baldissera In 2019, the BRQ team embraced agile by introducing the concept of squads with the help of…
Read MoreChange Management: Definition, Implementation and Importance
Change management is a term used to describe a structured approach for implementing a strategy for change within an organization. Not only does the organization outline the steps required for change but it also supports and helps employees in adapting to it. Furthermore, it establishes methods of monitoring the change to measure if it has…
Read MoreLean Through Four Generations
FEATURE – Every lean generation has faced challenges, and it’s critical we understand the context around us if we are to continue to grow our Community, says Jim Womack. Words: Jim Womack, Senior Advisor, Lean Enterprise Institute All ideas face generational challenges because knowledge increases with experience and the external world changes. Habituation effects and…
Read MoreRecreating that “coffee break magic”
CASE STUDY – This digital organization has embarked on a cultural transformation that is allowing them to become more agile while keeping people and stimulating interactions at the heart of their work. Words: Federico Dipuma, Chief Technology Officer, Ianiri Informatica A couple of years ago, our software company Ianiri Informatica faced all the challenges of…
Read MoreA Leaner Housekeeping
CASE STUDY – Hotels of the Palladium Group are implementing Lean Thinking in their housekeeping departments to improve efficiency and service quality. Words: César Sancho, lean coach One of the things we pay attention to when choosing a hotel or stepping into a hotel room is cleanliness. Indeed, housekeeping plays a key role in hotels,…
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