True kanban is a very formal, regimented system. Following that process in a disciplined manner is what makes it work as well as it does. If cards go missing or don’t get dropped on time, the system fails. But that same structure can also be a barrier to attempting it when there Read more…
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias (creation of one’s own reality) in which people with limited skills or ability or knowledge tend to overestimate their actual performance level. In other words, this is the psychological term that explains the old adage, “You don’t know what you don’t Read more…
Many people tend to have a great deal of self-doubt. When the person is also a recognized expert in a field, the combination of this self-doubt and the accolades they receive from others creates a phenomenon known as “imposter syndrome”. This is where the person secretly does not believe that Read more…
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If you are here, you most likely got an email explaining about the change in our newsletter mailing list system. We are migrating to several new software providers, and are using this as an opportunity to review our contact list and make sure that everyone we are sending messages to Read more…
In the interest of listening to the voice of the customer, we want to pick your brain a bit. In the last few months, Velaction has rolled out a new training platform, launched a new and improved store, and upgraded our communication system. We have gotten a publisher lined up Read more…
There’s an old expression about ‘pulling out all the stops’ to get something accomplished. It basically means doing everything within your power to make sure that a task is completed. Where Does This Expression Come From? Now, before I dive into why this is a bad thing in a Lean Read more…
The Problem Barrier Assessment Sheet is used to isolate the obstacles to effective problem solving in your company. When you recognize a problem, note it on the sheet, and then investigate why the problem has persisted. Most problems did not just jump up recently. They have been around for a Read more…
“X” is often used as the notation for a random variable or independent variable, as in the basic transfer function, Y=f(x). In that notation, y would be the dependent variable. In practical use, X is the variable that you are experimenting on to see what impact it has on the Read more…
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Cherry picking is the practice of taking on the easiest work first. It generally has a reputation as being a bad practice. In continuous improvement, though, there are times that cherry picking is a desired practice. As a rule of thumb, if a process is intended to flow, you should Read more…