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ACHIEVING THE PROMISE OF CHANGE


Change is necessary to ensure products, services and processes are relevant in the present digital world. Digital transformation is playing a huge role in how organizations are approaching to implement Change programs. Change programs such as Operational Excellence or Lean Six Sigma have been evolving since decades, and new methodologies have been introduced and practiced by experts. But when these Change programs are integrated with a Digital Transformation program, they can add more value by rapidly identifying areas in which teams can make the smallest change for the maximum Return on Investment (ROI). Are you prepared to make this integration happen?






IS FACE-TO-FACE NETWORKING DEAD


Many online networking platforms exist to help professionals meet online, form a group and network with each other without having a need to attend in-person meetings. However, traditional in-person meeting models still co-exist that promote face-to-face conversations. Online networking works. But is it really effective? Is face-to-face meeting still dominant, decisive and the only way professionals need to grow their business and refer other businesses to the consumers?


LEAN TRANSFORMATION - THE CHANGE IS NEVER OVER


Published on September 7, 2014


Change initiative such as Lean program must be constantly rejunevated and relaunched to deliver benefits as the dynamics of an organization changes over time. One of the most effective ways for Change Champions to build a personal commitment to change initiative is by creating and delivering an effective training program that addresses not only the awareness of basic scope and deliverables of the initiative, but the one that helps individuals acquire critical skills necessary for change.


The idea is to educate and make both senior leaders and employees develop a sense of ownership to make Lean program sustain.

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LITTLE VICTORIES IN LEAN


Published on December 23, 2014



Lean transformation is a journey. Celebrate little victories (quick wins) you achieve through first few Lean Six Sigma projects you complete. They are well worth recognizing because they offer another opportunity to build enthusiasm and neutralize employees' feelings about Lean.


These little victories or quick wins must be linked to real and significant accomplishments. The size of the celebration must be linked to the magnitude of accomplishment.


Set the pace for Lean program through little victories.

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SUCCESS FACTORS THAT ENABLE SMOOTH ROLL-OUT OF CHANGE


Published on October 17, 2016


Implementing a new process model is not straightforward. You can anticipate roadblocks, barriers, resistance and reluctance to change. The good news is we have proven and tested success factors that enable the smooth roll-out.


Can you guess what is common in the processes listed below?

  1. Dell's streamlining of its PC supply chain and order fulfillment process
  2. Charles Schwab's migration to online trading, and
  3. Wal-Mart's refinement of vendor-managed inventory process

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The secrets to winning matches


Published on February 12, 2017


Spring is fast approaching and soon it will be time to play some outdoor tennis in some parts of the country. When it comes to tennis, I think it should be a recreational, yet competitive game.


When I play tennis, I like to run and also make my opponent run for points. Having said that, it is also true that my win ratio is 50:50 so opponent at a 3.0-3.5 level has equal chances of winning!


What analogy can be drawn through this game?

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