jlondon4May 22, 20183 minBeware of Shiny ObjectsIn a world where we have so much information at our fingertips, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing shiny objects. Like the dog in the...
jlondon4May 17, 20182 minVariation can be Good for You“Reduce Variation!” For years Six Sigma and the Reductionists have drilled this mantra into the minds of Corporate Process Improvement...
jlondon4Mar 17, 20183 minHow do you Throttle Work? (aka Limit WIP)How do you jump into the middle of a tornado and ask the winds to politely stop at a red light? That’s what it feels like when...
jlondon4Mar 14, 20182 minOptimization Magic Wand #2 - Short CyclesIf nothing else, the Agile movement has encouraged people to work in shorter cycles. But why does it work? Is it just the same work with...
jlondon4Mar 12, 20183 minOptimization Magic Wand #1 - Throttle the WorkThe #1 most common sub-optimization is working on too many things at the same time. One of best ways to improve your outcomes and...