Posts by Beneva Group
The promise and challenge of the age of artificial intelligence
McKinsey & Co means that embracing AI promises considerable benefits for businesses and economies through its contributions to productivity growth and innovation. At the same time, AI’s impact on work is likely to be profound. Some occupations as well as demand for some skills will decline, while others grow and many change as people work…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence; The Next “Undiscovered Country”
This post Artificial Intelligence; The Next “Undiscovered Country” appeared first on Operational Excellence Society. In William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” (usually referred to simply as “Hamlet”), the main character, Hamlet, uses the phrase “undiscovered country” to refer to what lies beyond the grave – the afterlife – and our lack of…
Read MoreContinuous Improvement Leadership Lessons from Noah’s Ark
Ten ideas to improve your leadership performance. Larry Fast OCT 08, 2019 This column is based on material I used years ago for a roundtable discussion. Unfortunately, the author of the Noah’s Ark quotes is unknown. However, that author put some very clever thinking into their idea. I was struck by how relevant these quotes are…
Read MoreApplying Lean Six Sigma Methods to Litigation Practice
A growing number of law departments and law firms are exploring Lean Six Sigma and similar methodologies to continuously improve the way they deliver legal services. By tailoring these techniques to litigation processes, legal teams can reduce costs, increase efficiency and better align their workflows with client priorities This article provides a thorough investigation into…
Read MoreWhatever happened to Six Sigma?
GE adopted Six Sigma from Motorola in 1995, and under Jack Welch it became corporate religion. But as GE began a long, slow decline, so did the popularity of Six Sigma. Once synonymous with management excellence, GE’s reputation in the business world plummeted in concert with its share price. As GE’s fortunes diminished, so has…
Read MoreQuality Standards – Simple but not Easy
There are tens of thousands of books regarding management, leadership, and culture. They all boil down to a list of base principles that are key to running a sound business. Simple to understand, very hard to execute. We should beware to confuse simple with easy. In fact, most of the behaviors that make us healthy…
Read MoreLean Leadership: Understanding the Why and How of Standard Work
Once standard work is approved, it is the only right way the process should be operated, until… Question: We are trying to create some standard work around several processes in our plant. Who should “own” this—the operators who run the process or an engineer? I’m not sure I can get everyone to agree there is the…
Read MoreCustomer Journey Maps: The North Star to Digital Transformation
Diving right into digital transformation can tempt any leader, but a lack of architecture might mean failure. Here’s the most important step to take before starting out. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sometimes, blazing your own trail is the easiest way to get lost — just ask Shyp. Though the startup aimed to…
Read MoreDoes Your Business Need a Digital Transformation?
From healthcare to military, Maurice Freedman is turning his clients into digital transformation evangelists by building cultures that commercialize innovation. For several years, digital innovator Maurice Freedman and his team had been developing a practice to help companies find an efficient way to transform their business, building a proven model for commercializing innovation. Here, Freedman breaks…
Read More5 Tips for Managing the Digital Workforce of Your Startup
To get and keep the best employees, you have to change with the times. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Just when you think you’ve got a grip on today’s tech evolution, you look up to find the modern-day workforce — including the most effective ways of leading it — has changed as well.…
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