Download or read book Continuous Improvement Values Assumptions and Beliefs for Successful Implementation written by Robert E. Hamm, Jr. and published by Momentum Press. This book was released on 2016-12-26 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an increasingly turbulent and competitive world, organizations are constantly working to improve. Many organizations look to one of many continuous process improvement methodologies available today. Leaders who have been able to reap the benefits of continuous improvement behave in very specific ways. Their behaviors are centered on imbedding specific values, assumptions and beliefs that support continuous improvement into the way their organization executes the processes necessary to produce goods and services. To improve, leaders must first understand what culture is and how it impacts everything the organization does. We describe the key values, assumptions, beliefs and leadership behaviors we’ve found to be effective in organizations working to constantly improve the way work is done.

Download or read book Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research written by Natalie M. Scala and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-08-21 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing its roots back to World War II, operations research (OR) has become a vital tool in military and defense strategy. The second edition of the Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research highlights this evolution, showcasing how OR integrates with cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and big data analytics. This volume is more than a historical account; it is a practical guide. The volume features expert voices and offers insights into OR applications in modern security challenges. Readers will discover a blend of theory and real-world case studies, making it an essential resource for both newcomers and seasoned defense analysis professionals. Dive into this handbook to explore the rich, dynamic field of military and defense operations research, a discipline at the heart of global security and strategic decision-making. New to the second edition: Reorganized into a three-part structure Extensive revisions throughout Numerous new exercises, examples, and case studies Several new chapters

Download or read book Continuous Process Improvement in Organizations Large and Small written by Robert E. Hamm, Jr. and published by Momentum Press. This book was released on 2015-11-13 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our world changes faster today than at any time in the history of mankind. Organizations, like living breathing organisms, must learn to adapt to changes in the environment in which each operates. It is generally held today, by those who study organizations, that those who fail to adapt to seemingly unending change are certainly doomed but those able to adapt to constant change tend to thrive. The purpose of this book is to describe the leadership required to successfully implement continuous process improvement in organizations. The author begins the journey with a discussion of organizational culture as he sets out to describe how leaders develop a culture where continuous improvement can thrive. The challenges of organizational change faced by all leaders who strive to take advantage of the benefits of continuous process improvement is discussed, as well as what leaders must do to make change stick. The goal is to provide a description of the leadership necessary to make continuous process improvement a reality in any organization.

Download or read book Sustainable Production Automation written by Jingshan Li and published by Momentum Press. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable production automation, as an effective way to enable and expedite transitions to sustainability and enhance resource utilizations, attracts substantial efforts from researchers in both academy and industry. This book presents the recent development of innovative algorithms, models, heuristics, hardware and software in broad areas of sustainable production systems. It focuses on design, analysis and management of the processes involved in the product life cycle (from design to delivery to return) to have the minimal negative impacts on society (including environmental, economic and social). The contributors are experts from both universities and industrial research centers.

Download or read book Continuous Improvement Practice in Local Government written by Matthew Pepper and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local government plays a critical role in the provision of governance, infrastructure, and services for local communities. Over the past 30 years this sector has undergone significant reforms because of various superordinate governments policy changes. Continuous improvement and quality programs have been a common tactical response undertaken by various local government organisations to remain sustainable and to continue to deliver value to their local communities. These tactical responses have had varying levels of success. This book seeks to go beyond a tactical focus and uncover the kinds of continuous improvement practices that are enacted in various local government contexts. A focus on practices enables practitioners and researchers alike to gain insights that to go beyond approaches which privilege the application of CI tools over the contextualisation of CI programs. Contextualisation affords the insightful deployment of programs that are specific to the needs and dynamics of local communities and operations. The cases presented share insights on aspects of CI including: embedding performance measurement; harnessing learning; contextualising CI activities to support the ongoing sustainability of these practices. Researchers and practitioners alike can draw benefit from the grounded industry base experiences and insights shared in the book.

Download or read book A Guide to Continuous Improvement Transformation written by Aristide van Aartsengel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book enables enterprise business leaders - from CEOs to supervisors - to understand what "Continuous Improvement" is, why it is probably the best answer to improved business performance in years, and how to put it to work in the unique environment of a specific organization. The book examines what is at the core of "Continuous Improvement" and delves deeper into the elements and constituents necessary to take an organization to the next level to ensure its continued, long-term existence. It provides guidance to enterprise management and to professionals engaged in the implementation of a "Continuous Improvement" initiative and enables them to structure and manage its implementation successfully. It also provides tools to quickly assess where an enterprise business stands in terms of strategic management and "Continuous Improvement".​

Download or read book Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement written by Gerard Assey and published by Gerard Assey. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement’ is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with the knowledge and tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement (CI) in their organizations. Beginning with the definition and importance of CI, the book covers a range of topics including root cause analysis, removing barriers, and changing negative beliefs. It delves into leadership's role in CI, attitudes and behaviors that support it, and considerations for planning CI initiatives. The book also explores the three critical elements and pillars of a successful CI culture, along with strategies for identifying improvement opportunities and managing change. Real-life examples, case studies, and practical tips are provided throughout, making this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking to drive positive change and achieve sustainable success through continuous improvement. Here's what the book covers: ü Preface ü Importance of CI in Today's Competitive Business Environment ü Why Is Continuous Improvement Important? ü How Can Continuous Improvement Help Organizations? ü Root Cause Analysis of the Existing Culture ü Identifying and Removing Barriers for Continuous Improvement ü Beliefs that Damage a Culture of Continuous Improvement ü Leadership's Role in Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement ü Attitudes and Behaviors that Support Continuous Improvement ü Considerations for Continuous Improvement Planning ü The Three Critical Elements of a Successful Culture of Continuous Improvement ü The Three Pillars of a Culture of Continuous Improvement ü Leadership's Two-Pronged Approach to Process Improvement ü Identifying Opportunities for Improvement ü Managing Change with the Help of a Methodology ü Stages of the Continuous Improvement Process ü Support Strategies for System Alignment ü Study, Reflect, and Act ü Creating the Behaviors that Define the Culture ü Getting Senior Leaders'Commitment to Change ü Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement ü Examples of Continuous Improvement in Practice ü 31 Tips to Create a Culture of Continuous Improvement ü Tools, Templates, Checklists, and Worksheets to Implement CI Strategies in your Organization ü Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Troubleshooting ü Global Perspectives on Continuous Improvement ü Conclusion

Download or read book Building Quality Management Systems written by Luis Rocha-Lona and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quality has quickly become one of the most important decision-making factors for consumers. And although organizations invest considerable resources into building the right quality management systems (QMSs), in many instances, the adoption of such quality improvement tools are just not enough. Building Quality Management Systems: Selecting the Righ

Download or read book Lean Six Sigma Black Belt written by ir. H.C. Theisens and published by Van Haren. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The structure of this book is based on the LSSA Skill set for Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt All of the techniques described in these Skill set will be reviewed in this book. The Lean elements will be discussed in chapter 1 to 6. The Six Sigma elements will be discussed in chapters 7 and 8. This book can be used for two purposes. Firstly, it acts as a guide for Green Belts undertaking a Lean or Six Sigma project following the DMAIC roadmap (‘Define – Measure – Analyze – Improve – Control’). Secondly, this book serves to determine where the organization stands and what the best strategy is to get to a higher CIMM level.

Download or read book Process Improvement Essentials written by James R. Persse, PhD and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2006-09-14 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, technology has become too much a part of overall corporate success for its effectiveness to be left to chance. The stakes are too high. Fortunately, the idea of 'quality management' is being reinvigorated. In the last decade process programs have become more and more prevalent. And, out of all the available options, three have moved to the top of the chain. These three are: The 9001:2000 Quality Management Standard from the International Standards Organization; The Capability Maturity Model Integration from the Software Engineering Institute; and Six Sigma, a methodology for improvement shaped by companies such as Motorola, Honeywell, and General Electric. These recognized and proven quality programs are rising in popularity as more technology managers are looking for ways to help remove degrees of risk and uncertainty from their business equations, and to introduce methods of predictability that better ensure success. Process Improvement Essentials combines the foundation needed to understand process improvement theory with the best practices to help individuals implement process improvement initiatives in their organization. The three leading programs: ISO 9001:2000, CMMI, and Six Sigma--amidst the buzz and hype--tend to get lumped together under a common label. This book delivers a combined guide to all three programs, compares their applicability, and then sets the foundation for further exploration. It's a one-stop-shop designed to give you a working orientation to what the field is all about.

Download or read book Organizational Learning and Knowledge Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2011-07-31 with total page 3164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizational Learning and Knowledge: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications demonstrates exhaustively the many applications, issues, and techniques applied to the science of recording, categorizing, using and learning from the experiences and expertise acquired by the modern organization. A much needed collection, this multi-volume reference presents the theoretical foundations, research results, practical case studies, and future trends to both inform the decisions facing today's organizations and the establish fruitful organizational practices for the future. Practitioners, researchers, and academics involved in leading organizations of all types will find useful, grounded resources for navigating the ever-changing organizational landscape.

Download or read book Lean Implementation written by Frances Alston and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will address key organizational issues that must be considered and addressed when implementing Lean business practices. The book offers solutions for many of the challenges, provides a resource that leaders can use in addressing cultural and regulatory issues, provides means to address the associated people issues and the challenging task of knowledge retention and succession planning. Vignettes are used to illustrate and provide examples of potential issues and solutions that can be considered for resolving issues and a case study demonstrating ways to address the technical and people aspects of implementing Lean to ensure project success.

Download or read book The Public Health Quality Improvement Handbook written by Ron Bialek and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2009-01-08 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little in the current world is simple. Nothing comes in a box for us to add water and stir. There are those, however, who have been successful and who are willing to share their success. The messages in The Public Health Quality Improvement Handbook are from leaders, physicians, practitioners, academics, consultants, and researchers who are successfully applying the tools and techniques they share. The chapters are written to support the leaders and workforce of our public health community. This book, a collaboration between ASQ and the Public Health Foundation, is an anthology of chapters written by subject matter experts in public health who are successfully meeting client needs, working together to maximize outcomes, and expanding their collaboration with community partners to encourage better health within neighborhoods, counties, and states. There has never been a better time or a more needed one for us to harness the energy, enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication of our public health workforce to make a lasting difference. By effectively using quality improvement tools and techniques, we can and will improve our nation’s health.

Download or read book Handbook of Strategic Account Management written by Diana Woodburn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of the established knowledge in strategic account management While companies and academics expend tremendous effort on mass marketing, they often overlook their immediate customers (which are critical in both senses) and hence the importance of strategic account management (SAM). This handbook is a compilation of papers that present researched knowledge of SAM across the academic community which fills a void in the existing academic literature. Handbook of Strategic Account Management identifies drivers of the SAM approach, key issues and success factors, operational needs and areas still awaiting exploration. Each paper includes an overall referenced summary of the tenets of SAM relevant to the area it reports, and together with the combined list of references, it creates an indispensable resource for academic readers, students, and researchers. Handbook of Strategic Account Management is written by over 40 knowledgeable experts with substantial experience of SAM from teaching, researching, writing and advising companies on why and how it works, spread widely across Europe and the US. It represents the balanced, researched body of knowledge in SAM and will be an invaluable resource to anyone exploring the approach, whether for a student thesis, for original research or for answers on how to approach SAM as a company initiative. "Today’s strategic, key and global account management professionals owe thanks to a small community of academic researchers who, over the past three decades have been pioneers in identifying, cataloguing and analyzing the selling and business management practices of an emerging profession we now call strategic account management. This Handbook is an important milestone to mark SAM’s still evolving impact on corporate business strategies and its ever-increasing relevance as a proven engine for growth in business-to-business strategic customer relationships." Bernard Quancard,President & CEO of SAMA (US-based Strategic Account Management Association with over 3,000 members worldwide) Yana Atanasova Bjorn Ivens Toni Mikkola Ivan Snehota Audrey Bink Ove Jensen Stefanos Mouzas Kaj Storbacka Per-Olof Brehmer Robert Krapfel Peter Naud頠 Olavi Uusitalo Noel Capon Antonella La Rocca Jukka Ojasalo Tom Vanderbiesen Simon Croom Sylvie Lacoste Catherine Pardo Stefan Wengler Osman Gök Nikala Lane Nigel Piercy Kevin Wilson Paolo Guenzi Régis Lemmens Michael Pusateri Diana Woodburn Stephan Henneburg Tommi Mahlamäki Jakob Rehme John Workman Sue Holt Malcolm McDonald Sanjiy Sengupta George Yip Christian Homburg Florin Mihoc Christoph Senn Judy Zolkiewski

Download or read book Cases on Assessment and Evaluation in Education written by Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the demand to maintain a competitive advantage, the assessment and evaluation of education is vital in measuring the knowledge and skills of the students, community, and educational system as a whole by providing educators with the facts needed to enhance and improve the learning process. Cases on Assessment and Evaluation in Education presents a collection of case studies describing the methods used to assess an education course, what factors to assess, as well as which factors determine the success of these factors. This casebook aims to bring together different research perspectives on the questions surrounding the issues of educational assessment and evaluation.

Download or read book Operational Excellence written by John S. Mitchell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the foundation and tools that are essential for an enterprise to bring Operational Excellence into their organizational culture; gain maximum results, benefits and value Strategies for and implementing details for enterprises at all levels of maturity from those with programs in place to those looking to improve safety, health, environment performance as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations Includes topics from concept to sustainability satisfying knowledge requirements of all levels in the organization Defines program objectives; develops improvement strategies; identifies and prioritizes improvement opportunities; implements improvement plans; monitors, continuously improves and sustains results Applicable to a broad variety of operating enterprises, academic institutions and third party implementing organizations

Download or read book Principals Improving Instruction written by Michael DiPaola and published by IAP. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work integrates the core instructional leadership tasks of all principals: supervision, evaluation, and professional development. The text demonstrates a hands-on approach grounded in sound theory and rigorous research. It provides both a conceptual frame and realistic exercises that today’s principals and supervisors can use to improve their practice. The book highlights observation tools that focus on high-yield instructional strategies. Principals and supervisors are encouraged to collect data in classrooms and provide this instructional feedback so together with teachers they can reflect and identify areas for growth. The models of supervision, evaluation, and professional development are research-based and are consistent with contemporary challenges that confront principals and others committed to improving instruction.