Become a Better Manager with the Genchi Genbutsu Principle
Becoming a better manager isn’t something that happens instantly. It’s a process that takes experience and time. One thing that will fast track your journey to becoming a better manager is your ability to spot improvement opportunities and solve problems. I believe that working on any problem or improvement
Improve Your Decision Making with the Nemawashi Concept
It’s very common to see traditional managers call the shots when it comes to business decisions. This scenario is more prominent in Western companies and we see managers, executives, and founders try to figure out everything on their own. Employees are most often on the receiving end of information
How to Apply the Jidoka Principle to Boost Your Productivity
There’s much we can learn from the ways of the Japanese, especially in the workplace. One of which is jidoka or loosely translated as “automation with a human touch”. It is one of the pillars of the Toyota Production System and is practiced extensively in various industries including manufacturing,
Heijunka Principles and Application Simplified
If you’re wondering whether heijunka is another Japanese term that’s designed to make our work lives better, you’re absolutely right. Heijunka is a Lean technique similar to other Japanese principals like kanban and kaizen. It is also one of the 12 Pillars of the Toyota Production System. While it
