Culture

Deciding When to Dig

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 09-29-09

If lean is about anything, it is about solving problems both large and small. Becoming a world class problem solving organization takes time. It requires learning new skills and developing the culture to truly invest in problem solving as a daily practice. But as you begin this journey, you can’t

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Lessons from my trip around the world

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 09-18-09

Lessons from my trip around the world Every year I promise myself I won’t take 3 week business trips anymore, and every year I break my promise. My recent trip took me interesting places: Poland, Israel, Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. Both Poland and Philippines were new to me. Whenever I

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The Halo Effect

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 09-06-08
[amazon asin=0743291255&template=iframe image] Author: Phil Rosenzweig Publication Date: 2007 Book Description: What's the key message? The most popular and inspiring books on business success, like "Good to Great," "Authentic Leadership," and "In Search of Excellence," are based on faulty research and conclusions, says Phil Rosenzweig, formerly on the faculty of Read More