Today, February 6, 2011, is Super Bowl 45 (XLV) where the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Green Bay Packers. Â Historically, the commercials are just as entertaining as the game itself. Â I thought this Application made for an interesting “message” delivery service. We are also proud to announce the launch of our digital paper “Versalytics Today“, featuring articles on lean and related […]
Superbowl 45 … and a new launch!
A Paradigm Shift To Profitability
Is the “Automotive Industry On the Rebound” or just the companies that make them? Â Our local paper, The Toronto Star, reported some very encouraging news today regarding the state of General Motors. Â The headline that caught my eye was “A slimmer GM prospers”. Â What is more encouraging though is that GM’s recovery is based on a fundamentally new paradigm shift: […]
Achieve Sustainability Through Integration
It’s no secret that lean is much more than a set of tools and best practices designed to eliminate waste and reduce variance in our operations. Â I contend that lean is defined by a culture that embraces the principles on which lean is founded. Â An engaged lean culture is evidenced by the continuing development and integration of improved systems, methods, […]
Everyday Greatness
Long nights, extreme snow falls, and sub-zero temperatures are demotivating stressors that can negatively affect employee morale at this time of year, especially during the month of January (Blue Monday). Â To re-energize and motivate yourself and your teams, I recommend reading Everyday Greatness by Stephen Covey. Â This book is filled with numerous stories, anecdotes, and quotes that are entertaining, inspirational, […]