In the world of hiring and recruiting, most anyone could say they’ve experienced the wait-and-see game as a job seeker. But what’s behind that wait on the employer side? Obviously time, but as well, the reality that time is tied closely to dollars: The longer the hiring time, the more it costs the bottom-line. […]
BMS changes mindsets, way of thinking at Baptist DeSoto
When the Baptist Management System arrived at Baptist DeSoto in December 2015, team members reacted predictably: It’s just another “training” or initiative that will fade with time. When asked to zero in on a problem, most team members admit they confidently “knew” what needed to be fixed—and how to do it. Fast forward to the […]
Toyota Kata Delivers Improvements at La-Z-Boy
Furniture maker introduces Toyota Kata after reaching a Lean plateau along with Kata coach Brandon Brown of the W3 Group, discussed their experiences with Toyota Kata during the 2015 IndustryWeek Best Plants conference, frequently referencing the work of Mike Rother, author of the 2009 book, Toyota Kata: Managing People for Improvement, Adaptiveness and Superior Results. Brown described Kata as the “less […]