Process Improvement

In this intriguing business novel, which illustrates state-of-the-art economic theory, Alex Rogo is a UniCo plant manager whose factory and marriage are failing. To revitalize the plant, he follows piecemeal advice from an elusive former college professor who teaches, for example, that reduction in the efficiency of some plant operations may make the entire operation more productive. Alex's attempts to find the path to profitability and to engage his employees in the struggle involve the listener; and thankfully the authors' economic models.

This is a guide to workshop facilitation, designed for workshop facilitators of all levels in every industry. The workshop facilitation handbook combines the best elements of Kaizen events, continuous improvement events, problem-solving sessions, and process improvement events into an efficient and effective approach. This handbook provides guidance through a simple seven-step approach called SUCCESS - Step One: Set-up the Workshop Charter; Step Two: Understand the Logistics; Step Three: Create the Team; Step Four: Clarify the Roles and Responsibilities; Step Five: Execute the Workshop; ...

A practical guide to understanding the hard and soft skills involved in analyzing and improving business processes. This book will introduce you to the Fishbone Diagram, SIPOC, the High-Level Process Map, the Detailed Process Map, the Relationship Map, and the Five Whys. This course teaches you how to understand and apply DMAIC to any scenario. This book also informs and educates on the intricacies of building influence and teams to be able to effectively drive change. You will understand which processes are ripe for change, how to approach change initiatives, and also learn from best ...

Worried about another looming slump? Employ the kaizen ideology today to establish a successful “continuous improvement” mechanism in your business to save it and see dramatic improvements! If you’ve always wanted to increase productivity in your business and maintain the quality of products and services through a sustainable, continuous improvement of processes and products involving the lean and agile startup team, this book is for you.

Unlock the full potential of your organization with "Mastering Six Sigma: A Comprehensive Guide to Quality and Process Improvement." This authoritative resource is meticulously designed to guide professionals at all levels through the Six Sigma methodology, empowering them to drive substantial improvements in quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Written with clarity and precision, this book is your ultimate companion for mastering Six Sigma principles. It delves into the intricacies of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) phases, providing you with a robust ...

In this breakthrough program, you will join the founder and director of the Agape International Spiritual Center to learn the same powerful practice that he has taught to thousands throughout the past 30 years....

Chop Wood Carry Water is the story of one boy's journey to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a samurai warrior. Guided by "Akira-sensei", John comes to realize the greatest adversity on his journey will be the challenge of defeating the man in the mirror.

Perhaps you find it difficult to address issues or excess workload with your manager, leading to working yourself to your limits before suffering burnout. Or maybe you have a member of your team or a friend that is struggling with burnout at work, and you want to learn how you can help them.

If you're a business leader, you already know that Lean Six Sigma is one of the most popular and powerful business tools in the world today. You also probably know that implementing the process can be more than a little challenging. This step-by-step guide shows you how to customize and apply the principles of Lean Six Sigma to your own organizational needs, giving you more options, strategies, and solutions than you'll find in any other book on the subject.

Master Mind Prepare yourself. You are about to learn invaluable strategies for improving your life TODAY. Did you know that the human brain contains over 100 billion neurons, and that each of these neurons is capable of making 15,000 synaptic connections? That brain power and cognitive skills are linked directly to the plasticity of your brain? Whether trying to boost your IQ, achieve maximum memory improvement, or harness the full power of manipulative mind control, neuropsychology has the power to change your life forever. Without a firm understanding of brain power and brain training, we...

Few of us have lived through the kind of suffering Teal Swan endured: 13 years of ritual abuse at the hands of a cult. But all of us have been fractured by trauma in one way or another. Your wounds may be visible as bodily scars; or they may show up in the form of anxiety, depression, or PTSD; or you may simply be struggling in your life for reasons you don’t simply understand. The good news is that you can heal your wounds.

Escrita con un estilo de relato de accion, La Meta es la emocionante novela que está transformando el pensamiento de los directivos de todo el mundo occidental. El autor ha sido descrito por la revista Fortune como un "gurú de la industria." Este es un libro para ser recomendado a sus amigos profesionales de la industria - incluso a sus jefes - pero no a sus competidores. Alex Rogo es un "estresado" director de fábrica que intenta desesperadamente mejorar los resultados de la misma, que está abocada al desastre.

Planet Hurt, Volume One: The Idea & the Process is a revolutionary psychological eye opener and guidebook of sorts for those who wish to improve their relationships (be it personal or professional), face and conquer their deficiencies, and lead more fulfilled lives.

Are you overwhelmed by all the stuff in your life—physical, emotional, and everything in between? You’re not alone. In a world that keeps telling us more is better, many of us have found ourselves buried under piles of things we don’t need, relationships that drain us, and commitments that don’t serve us. But here’s the truth: less sh*t means more joy. This book is your guide to finding freedom through simplicity, letting go of what weighs you down, and living a life that feels lighter, more intentional, and undeniably yours. What You’ll Get Out of This Book: Embrace a New ...

The second edition of Problem Solving Handbook utilizes an A3-style template to document problem solving, designed for problem solvers of all levels in every industry. This problem-solving handbook combines elements of the simplest and most complex approaches, including ISO Corrective Action, Ford 8D, A3 Thinking, PDCA, Kepner-Tregoe®, Shainin®, and Lean Six Sigma DMAIC. This handbook provides guidance through a simple seven-step approach called SUCCESS: Step One - State Problem and Goal; Step Two - Understand Current Condition; Step Three - Conduct Root Cause Analysis; Step Four - ...

Imagine getting everything done while having the spare time you need to relax and pursue your passions. Imagine improving your career, home life, relationships, and health, spending a fraction of the time and effort you believe is required. It's possible. And the solution is surprisingly simple. Get 80/20 Your Life! How to Get More Done with Less Effort and Change Your Life in the Process! Amazon best-selling author Damon Zahariades offers a clear, practical, and easy-to-implement strategy for getting extraordinary results in your life with less action.

Personal problems? World problems? Healing issues? Creativity challenges? They can all be resolved with a fun new method called “remembering.” The Remembering Process reveals a breakthrough creativity technique that anyone can use to easily create, produce, innovate, solve, resolve...and more! Beyond any New Age or self-help teaching, this process taps into the future as not only possible, but accessible in this very moment.

Quality management - a discipline that started in manufacturing has migrated to service industries such as hospitality, hotels, and health care. As these industries have embraced quality management practices, we, as consumers, have developed higher expectations for positive, error-free service experiences. Because of this phenomenon, there is increased pressure on non-profit and church organizations to make excellence a guiding principle of managing operations – and who, more than the church, should be doing things with excellence? This book is perfect for anyone who manages the day-to-...

Master the essential principles of Lean Six Sigma process improvement with this concise, high-level summary designed to complement more detailed study materials. Whether you're preparing for the exam or seeking to strengthen your process optimization skills, this guide distills the most critical concepts of the DMAIC framework, process capability, control charts, hypothesis testing, and root cause analysis into an accessible format. Unlike comprehensive textbooks, this book does not provide practice questions or exhaustive coverage of all exam topics. Instead, it serves as a strategic ...

The Kingmaker adventure continues. When billionaire Jerry Neville is unable to deliver the improved program he promised his Chinese creditors, he and his team concoct a clever alternative that is as unexpected as it is horrifying. Undaunted by his arrest, Hall and his friends continue their investigation into Neville's web of influence, only to uncover unspeakable horrors. They are joined by Jonás Perez, a young man groomed into joining Antira by his teacher at a vulnerable moment. Jonás is taught the true meaning of redemption by his boxing coach Father Gus, a former Marine sniper. Kevin...