This methodology that is being discussed about picking a project for a particular Kaizen event will apply to many projects as well as improvement objectives.  It is important that some particular items are considered regarding initial kaizen projects.  So, what is different about initial projects?
Initial Kaizen projects are often staffed primarily with people who are [...]

Similar to the drastic changes in industrial production methods brought about by the industrial revolution, revolutionary changes have taken place in business and project management in America between 1920 and 1940. These changes redefined the role of each worker in a business organization and the relationship between the management and the workers. Up until then, [...]

Theory X: Money makes the world go ‘round
While watching the documentary Office Tigers , the story of the American owned business in India, I was consistently reminded of my recent reading of Douglas McGregor’s Human Side of Enterprise . This is obviously one very Theory X company .
A key concept in a Theory X [...]

The 1960 Book That Brought Us Theory X and Theory Y
This is probably the most intense book it has ever been my outstanding pleasure to analyze. This publication, penned in the 60’s, is among the most meaningful and by far most relevant management textbooks crafted during the last century. Dr. Douglas McGregor introduces us to [...]