Lean Six Sigma is today’s leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. This is today’s most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. With this book, you’ll discover how to
Why is employee engagement important? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a record 47.4 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021. This mass exodus from the workforce was no doubt spurred on by COVID-19. However, this trend began before the pandemic, and challenges with finding and retaining talent
“The volume and complexity of what we know has exceeded our individual ability to deliver its benefits correctly, safely or reliably.” Atul Gawande At Navigate, we are long-time believers in checklists and documented processes – not only are they a help, they are required for success. As the integration industry
How much time do you waste in your integration business? And what are the costs associated with call-backs and do-overs? Isn’t it better to do it right, ONCE? On this month’s episode of the Navigator, Brad Malone is joined by our own Robert Hammond to discuss how one of the
The integration industry is dominated by ever more complex projects, increasing stakeholder involvement and advancements in technology. As a result, metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) have become increasingly integral to informed decision-making and effective project management. Dashboard reporting systems provide accessible project performance data, and sharing this vital data
Decisive offers fresh strategies and practical tools enabling us to make better choices. Because the right decision, at the right moment, can make all the difference. Research in psychology has revealed that our decisions are disrupted by an array of biases and irrationalities: We define our choices too narrowly to
In the midst of The Great Resignation, we need more people in leadership positions that are focused on growing and developing the people underneath them. On this episode of the Navigator, Brad Malone is joined by Craig Jacobus to talk about the reward-based leadership versus responsibility-based leadership. What is the
Many times the theory of change management makes sense when you’re reading about it, but when it’s time to implement you’re left scratching your head wondering exactly how to go about it. This book will help you put project processes and methodologies into place without any guess work. Claudia Baca
Welcome to The Navigator, our monthly video series dedicated to helping integrators achieve better business results. On this episode, Brad Malone is joined by Brad Dempsey, CEO of Solutions360, to talk about performance standards and what to do when employees do not meet expectations. A question Navigate often hears
This book of the month, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, is one of Patrick Britton’s favorites, and his go-to book on personal accountability. No organization, or individual, can achieve goals, compete in the marketplace, fulfill a vision, or develop people and teams without accountability. QBQ! answers the question –
