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A New Approach to Designing Work
Author James Repenning , Don Kieffer , Nelson Repenning
The goal of this article, according to the authors, is to help managers understand several key work design principles that undergird not only agile practices in software but also Toyota Motor Corp.'s well-known production system. Understanding these underlying wor....
Release Date 2018/01 -
Saving Money Through Structured Problem-Solving
Author Michael Morales , Don Kieffer , Nelson Repenning
As busy as they are, leaders need to find ways to observe fundamental work processes in their organizations. When they do, they usually discover that there are gaps between theory and reality in how works get done. Michael Morales’ experience — in which....
Release Date 2017/07 -
The Most Underrated Skill in Management
Author Barbara H. Wixom , Nelson Repenning , Don Kieffer , Michael Morales , Todd Astor
According to the authors, there are few questions in business more powerful than “What problem are you trying to solve?” The authors argue that leaders who can formulate clear problem statements get more done with less effort and move more rapidly than ....
Release Date 2017/04