by esquared2019 | Aug 22, 2022 | Business, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Office
As summer is drawing to a close, kids are going back to school, and for a lot of us, it’s time to get back into our normal routines. While summer vacations (and staycations) allow you to recharge and unwind, getting back into a consistent routine can be even...
by esquared2019 | May 11, 2021 | Coaching, Empower Leaders, Empower Teams, Leadership, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Transformation
Our 5th-grade daughter explained a recess conundrum that she and a few friends were facing during a recent dinner table conversation. During recess, each 5th-grade class is separated on the school grounds — one class using the playground area, the other class using...
by esquared2019 | Apr 12, 2021 | Business, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Empower Leaders, Lean, Six Sigma, Transformation
We have rounded out a year of life with a global pandemic that has tested, challenged, and jolted us as individuals and as a society in extraordinary ways. The mental health effects are astounding and will likely continue for many years. For several months I have been...
by esquared2019 | Jan 20, 2021 | Big Data, Business, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Lean
Now that we are moving towards a post-COVID-19 world, you may be wondering what will change? What will stay the same? I know I am. In some respects, I know that COVID-19 has brought a wave of change that will continue. We have gone into increased Zoom/MS Teams...
by esquared2019 | Aug 31, 2020 | Business, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Team Facilitation, Transformation
Last March, I enjoyed co-teaching one week of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt class to a group of healthcare professionals. The group already completed a two-week Green Belt training course and led an improvement project in their respective hospitals. As certified Green...
by esquared2019 | Jul 15, 2020 | Business, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Empower Teams, Leadership, Office
As the world begins to slowly reopen, many organizations are choosing to keep their employees at home. Not only do they want to keep everyone safe, but many are also finding that operations can continue and employees can stay productive while being remote. In addition...
