Organizational Culture Most of us know Peter Drucker’s famous line, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Chances are, anyone leading in the last 20 years would emphatically agree with the sentiment (Alton, 2017). To get to the strategy,…
Strategic Planning Process A strategic plan provides the overarching, system-wide goals and strategies that guides an organization for 3-5 years. This process results in a shared vision of success through intentional engagement with a variety of stakeholders. The Strategic Planning Guide supports a team through the strategic planning process.
Tools for Continuous Improvement At its core, the aims of continuous improvement are to reduce variance and eliminate waste. One of the most important ways to accomplish this aim is to examine and improve processes. There are several tools available…
Continuous Improvement Mindset Successful organizations aren’t high-performing by accident. They are constantly looking for new ways to innovate, improve, and achieve results. Similar to driving a vehicle, once you take your foot off the gas, the vehicle stops accelerating…
Keep The Complex Simple Do Your Processes Carry Extra Baggage? It's a common practice in organizations to keep doing things 'the way we've always done them.' However, we know it's best to review the organization's processes to look for opportunities for improvement or to adapt to new technologies for greater efficiency. It's simple to keep processes simple. Just follow this guide for process improvement.
