Definition: “Operational Excellence is when the efforts throughout the organization are in a state of alignment for achieving its strategies and where the corporate culture is committed to the continuous and deliberate improvement of company performance AND the circumstances of those who work there – to pursue ‘Operational Excellence by Design’ and not by coincidence.” –…
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Featured Articles: Lean Six Sigma Must Be a Waste of Energy; The Secret of Innovation: Without Failure, there is no Innovation; Improving Processes in Large Service Organizations XONITEK eNewsletter September 2012 Operational Excellence by Design – A cross-disciplinary approach in the pursuit of perfection. CHAIRMAN’S PERSPECTIVES Lean Six Sigma Must Be a Waste of Energy By Joseph Paris;…
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Featured Articles: Great Expectations – Greater Frustrations; ‘Soft Stuff’ has EVERYTHING to do with Bottom Line; Corporations & Whack-A-Mole
There are many jobs that are demanding. Some are demanding physically, some are demanding emotionally and some are demanding intellectually – often a combination. Regardless of your profession, almost all of them have one thing in common – when you are done for the day, you are able to set aside your work and enjoy time thinking…
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Featured Articles: 8.5 “Must Know” Career Tips & Tricks; Managing Construction Risk Through Pre-Operational Planning; The Dangers of Complacency
One of the most favourite things I get to do is being involved in academia; especially being able to mentor students as they embark upon their careers. It is one of the very best ways of which I can think to “give back”, or even “pay it forward”. And it is usually this time of year –…
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