Donating Cash... or Kaizen
27 July 2013
By Kevin Meyer There was a fantastic story in The New York Times yesterday on how Toyota is helping various charities in the New York City area. Most…
Snakes, GM, Engineers, and Wine
18 July 2013
By Kevin Meyer It's time to clear out some thoughts on an eclectic mix of articles I've been reading, so please pardon the potential mental w…
Online Lean and Six Sigma Training from Gemba Academy
17 July 2013
And now a rare word from what is effectively our sponsor...! As many of you know, I am one of the partners in Gemba Academy, a company that has been p…
68 Free Lean and Six Sigma Training DVDs!
11 March 2013
Gemba Academy is excited to announce its March promotion! Specifically, between March 1 and March 31 anyone that purchases a 1-year subscription to t…
Data, Facts, and Truth
24 February 2013
I've been observing the growing love affair with "big data" with increasing skepticism, and perhaps even worry. Long-time readers know I…
And Movin' On...
24 January 2013
Just a brief personal note thanking Bill for his contributions to Evolving Excellence over the last seven years (really, that long?). When I first met…
Lean Speak
11 January 2013
Consider the following: In order to accomplish a best-in-market customer experience, instill a differentiated skill-set, and bring the relevant ins…
Filling in the Other Eye
20 December 2012
If that title doesn't make sense, Google "daruma." Or pick up a copy of Matthew May's The Shibumi Strategy - a short business novel…