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Similar but Different
Quality Mag’s Jim L. Smith examines the work of Dr. Walter A. Shewhart’s and Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s approaches in business. See my key takeaways underneath. Embed from Getty Images Shewhart’s control charts theory taught businesses to differentiate between the chance common and special assignable causes that can affect an organization’s process Deming offered…
Command Respect and Project Confidence
Writing for Inc.com, Betsy Mikel reveals how to project confidence in high-stakes job interviews and when speaking in public. Check out my summaries from her article underneath. Embed from Getty Images The verbal ticks we include when speaking in front of people are a result of anxiety, but they make us seem stupider than…
Your Path to Superb Quality Management
Proto Plastic’s Jamie Dewing walks us through his strategies for improving our quality management approach. See underneath for my key observations. Embed from Getty Images Enhance your organization’s approach to quality management by turning it into a core value of your business; encourage your employees to always keep it in mind Begin with a…
Leave a Lasting Impression
Courtney Goldsmith, writing for CityAM.com, teaches us her tricks for nailing your presentation. See below for my top takeaways from her article. Embed from Getty Images Reaching people’s emotions with a good story is more compelling than just throwing statistics at your audience—and more memorable too Share your journey: both your successes and failures…
Toddler Management
Matt Girvan, writing for Fatherly, shares how he applied Lean management principles to getting his toddler ready in the morning—of all things. See below for my key takeaways. Embed from Getty Images We tend to apply our time management ideals to work life only, but by thinking outside the box, we can employ these…