Standard Work is repeatable, safe and reliable operations, with all tasks organized in the best known sequence using the most effective combination of people, material, machines and methods. In essence, it is the single best documented recipe for accomplishing work. It builds on tribal knowledge and best practices, tips, tricks and workarounds that hard-working people […]
SIC – Short Interval Control
Short Interval Control is a process that involves identifying and implementing effective counter-measures to improve performance in repeated cycles. Through the observation of a given indicator, we can highlight the variation, which would otherwise have been ‘greyed out’ by averaging, using shorter intervals. Short Interval Control meetings are performed multiple times per shift utilizing good […]
Problem Solving
In the powerful world of continuous improvement, PROBLEMS are to be celebrated! Join us for Breakfast as we chat about PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVING. We will quickly examine tools and techniques that make for more effective problem management. Problem Perception – Can we articulate in an objective way? Clarify the issue and “the Gap” – Can […]
Coaching Excellence and Continuous Improvement – Southern Wisconsin
Top management must lead by example. They must go to the workplace to see the day-to-day, hour-by-hour problems and challenges and give people not the answers, but the time. Leaders must learn to inspire the curiosity and commitment to service guided by core values that serve both customer and company. This workshop aims to explore […]
Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture – Northeast Wisconsin
Culture and employee engagement have an impact on performance…but how do you really change it for the better? Since culture sets the tone for an organization, and all organizations have a culture, the question is, does yours support and encourage continuous improvement? A culture that supports CI will result in engaged employees and engaged employees […]
Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture – Southern Wisconsin
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL BE A LUNCHEON PRESENTATION Culture and employee engagement have an impact on performance…but how do you really change it for the better? Since culture sets the tone for an organization, and all organizations have a culture, the question is, does yours support and encourage continuous improvement? A culture that supports CI will […]
Employee Engagement – Northeast Wisconsin
Masaaki Imai (Father of Kaizen) is quoted as saying Kaizen, otherwise known as Continuous Improvement, means; Everybody, Everywhere, Everyday. The challenge/direction is clear; Engage people! Stay engaged yourself and spread commitment! Engaging employees is a needed and clear task of all Lean managers in organizations everywhere. Yet ironically even the definitions of the word engagement […]
Wolcott presents in Abu Dhabi
Optima Consulting Group’s Senior Consultant Christian Wolcott presented at the International Patient Flow Management Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event, held in early December, was chaired by Dr. Samer Ellaham a Cardiologist with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and co- chaired by Dr. Ahmed Elsheikh Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Security Forces […]
Coaching Excellence and Continuous Improvement – Northeast Wisconsin
Top management must lead by example. They must go to the workplace to see the day-to-day, hour-by-hour problems and challenges and give people not the answers, but the time. Leaders must learn to inspire the curiosity and commitment to service guided by core values that serve both customer and company. This workshop aims to explore […]
2019 is the year to set your personal achievement goals
Your self confidence sets the stage for your achievements. Believing in yourself and having determination to succeed you will surely make it happen. Take time to reflect on the past and set personal goals for the new year that will fulfill your passion. Think about opportunities to learn about something new by attending Optima’s learning […]