The success of a business is often determined by how the entire organization is managed. There are principles, structure, methods, tools, and leadership that are essential for good business operations. Continuous improvement is also necessary to maintain success.

Principles are the foundation of an organization and must be adhered to in order ...

In the business world, there is no room for complacency. Executives must always be looking years ahead, preparing for what's beyond the horizon. The future is full of potential volatility, and it's crucial to plan for possible outcomes. Survival in today's business climate often depends on forecasting trends and being agile enough to respond quickly ...

Last week I was fortunate to tour Blue Origin’s fabrication facility as part of PNAA (Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance). Very nice, clean, and modern with some of the most advance manufacturing technology I’ve ever seen in one place.

What I found most interesting about the event, occurred as the group was being escorted back to our cars ...

Many years ago, I was contracted into a large aircraft manufacturer in the Northwest. During an after-hours process improvement study group, I got talking with the manager bringing GE’s Six Sigma program into the company. I shared some insights with him that I thought might be helpful.

Six Sigma programs had two flavors. One was tool based, ...

Our thoughts determine how we lead and manage others. They give order to the principles we stand for and our values. It is essential to be aware of our own thoughts and to be intentional about the messages we send to others. We must also be thoughtful in how we listen to others and understand their thoughts. How we think about things makes a big ...