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The root cause just isn’t that important
Root cause analysis and root cause failure analysis are commonly used terms. I have always felt that these terms are somewhat misguided. I say so for some really simple reasons. First, there is not really such a thing as a “root cause” to a problem. If you try to find a definition for “root
Strategies and resolutions: Do you have the heart for them?
Business strategies developed by companies are often useless. A business strategy is basically a plan for what the company should focus on in the future. It is a promise and guideline to steer a company in the right direction. It’s not too different from your personal New Year’s resolution.
What’s your excuse for not doing root cause analysis?
Most people know what is good for them. We know it is better to eat vegetables than cookies and chips. We know it is healthier to exercise than watch TV. How come the cookies and chips are flying off shelves while the veggies whither? How come the average person spends 20-some hours in front of the TV
Here’s my key to getting improvement buy-in. What’s yours?
OK, so now you have put up these fancy (or so you think fancy) check sheets and charts for standard work, expecting the improvements to happen. Things go good for the first couple of days or weeks – if you are lucky. Everyone is abuzz with this focus of action. But then, it begins to degrade. What
