Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement
By Endeavor Business Media
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Description
Longtime manufacturing process engineer and trainer John Dyer discusses operational excellence and continuous improvement with Professor Mohamed Saleh, a Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement expert. Between them, they share nearly 60 years of continuous improvement expertise. IndustryWeek partners with Dyer and Saleh to bring their insights to manufacturing professionals.
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The Progress Paradox: 5S vs 6S: Did We Misunderstand the Purpose of Safety?
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May 26, 2026 |
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The Progress Paradox- The Danger of Starting Lean with 5S
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May 18, 2026 |
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The Progress Paradox: What Does 'Good' Look Like After Years of Lean? (Lean Series, Part 3)
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May 11, 2026 |
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When Can We Say We Are Lean, Part 2: Promise and Pitfalls of Maturity Models
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May 04, 2026 |
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Progress Paradox: When Can We Say We Are Lean? (Part 1)
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Does Standardized Work Stifle Creativity?
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Do Belt Certifications Help or Hurt Continuous Improvement Efforts?
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Lean or Six Sigma: the Progress Paradox
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Progress Paradox: When Things Go Wrong, Who Is Really Responsible?
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The Progress Paradox: Why Do We Feel Stuck When Everything Is Green?
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Progress Paradox: Are Visions Effective?
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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The Progress Paradox: Do We Really Believe in Respect for People?
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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From Fear Culture to System Accountability: The Ongoing Debate Over Deming’s 14 Points
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Dr. Deming: Don't Leave Organizational Transformation on the Factory Floor. It's Everybody's Job
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Institute a Vigorous Program of Education and Self-improvement: Dr. Deming's 13th Point for Management
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Dr. Deming's 12th Point: Remove Barriers That Rob Workers of Right to Pride of Workmanship
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Eliminate Management by Objective: Dr. Deming's 11th Point for Management
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Eliminate Slogans, Exhortations, and Targets: Dr. Deming's 10th Point for Management
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Break Down Barriers Between Departments: Dr. Deming's 9th Point for Management
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Drive Out Fear: The 8th of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Institute Leadership: The 7th of Dr. Deming's 14 Points of Management
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Institute On-the-Job Training: The Sixth of Dr. Deming's 14 Points of Management
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Improve Constantly and Forever: The 5th of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Transformation
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Don't Award Business Based on Price: The Fourth of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Quality Words from Dr. Deming: Cease Dependency on Inspection
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Adopt the New Philosophy: The Second of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Create Constancy of Purpose: The First of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Why Dr. Deming and Why Today?
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Key Factors that Accelerate or Impede Organizational Advancement: Summary
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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How Union or Non-Union Environments Help or Hurt Organizational Change
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Does the Age of Your Organization Shape Organizational Success?
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Does Size of the Organization Matter? (Part 2)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Does the Size of the Organization Matter? (Part 1)
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristics Summary 1-10
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 10 (Part 2): Coaching and Developing Others
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 10 (Part 1): Coaching and Developing Others
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 9: Problem Solver with Resilience and Adaptability
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 8: Empathy For Others
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 7: Effective Decision Making
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 6 (Part 2): Strategic Thinker with a System Perspective
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 6 (Part 1): Strategic Thinker with a System Perspective
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 5: Seeing the Vision and Having Clarity
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Leadership Characteristic 4: Continuous Learning and Self Development
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Respect for People, Leadership Characteristic 3 for Driving Sustainable Change
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Gemba-Focused Leader—The Second Leadership Characteristic for Lasting Change
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Selfless Leader—The First Leadership Characteristic for Meaningful Change
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Crafting a Comprehensive Training Roadmap
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Designing an Impactful Training Experience
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Building Lasting Capabilities through Effective Training: The Do’s and Don’ts
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Battling Innovation Fatigue: When the Push for Progress Takes Its Toll
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Loss of Control: How to Steer When Change Takes the Helm
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Resistance to Change: Unpacking the Psychology Behind Change Aversion
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Flattening the Pyramid: Transforming Hierarchies into Horizontal Structures
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Breaking Down Silos: Uniting Teams for Unstoppable Success
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Trust on Display: How OPEN Communication shapes Organizational Culture
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The Power of Two-Way Communication in Organizational Design
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Unlocking Workforce Potential: The Key to Genuine Employee Engagement
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Decoding Tribal Language: Leadership Strategies for a Collaborative Culture
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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The Facade of Excellence: Unveiling Leadership’s Emotional Journey
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Leading with Integrity: Addressing Workplace Toxicity and Safeguarding Core Values
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Leadership Building Trust: Insights to Driving Out Fear
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Leadership Participation: Unmasking the Rituals of Hands-On Leadership
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Leadership Style: Recognizing and Adapting Styles to Need
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Leadership Commitment: The Crucial Role it Plays in Organizational Change
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Unlocking Team Success: Team Motivation
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Unlocking Team Success: Setting Team Goals
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Unlocking Team Success: Effective Team Decision Making
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Unlocking Team Success: Effective Team Dynamics
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Unlocking Team Success: Effective Team Development
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Unlocking Team Success: The Blueprint of Effective Teamwork Design
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Choosing the Best Solution Wisely
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Peeling Back the Layers into Diagnosing the Root Cause: Navigating the Maze of Symptoms
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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The Criticality of Visualizing Workflows: Navigating Value Stream Mapping vs Process Mapping
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Does the Scientific Template of Problem Solving Even Matter?
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Navigating the Key Elements of Organizational Progress: Triumphs and Setbacks
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Jun 20, 2025 |