Six Sigma, the popular methodology for process improvement, is a statistical concept that identifies the variation inherent in any process. By subsequently working to reduce…
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Behaviour is an integral part of performance – the two terms are often used interchangeably – so it’s no surprise that behaviour is a critical component of performance…
No one knows an executive who doesn’t have a packed schedule. Executives are constantly under time pressure, and so it’s their ability to make good decisions quickly that…
Change management is one of the most challenging aspects of being a manager. Combine this with the expectation of continuous improvement and a general lack of training…
The concept of the “Psychological Contract” is a set of unwritten promises and expectations between employer and employee that form a basis for every employment…
Outdated Process Series Every process in an organization should be designed to either add value or to be a necessary part of an activity that adds value; and any…
Six Sigma methodology is based on a philosophy that strives towards process perfection, using statistical techniques to measure and quantify success. The symbol for Six…
By Adrian Travis Last mile business reporting tools are the reports we use to manage business performance at the front lines. Reporting typically fails to go the ‘last mile’…
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The previous issue of the Outdated Process series was dedicated to the challenges inherent in identifying outdated and inefficient processes. One simple but powerful…
As a professional in the Oil & Gas sector for more than three decades, I have participated in numerous initiatives involving consulting firms. I have experienced…
