Blow it Up
I had to suppress my fear as I lit the fuse to blow up the side of a hill during a mining demonstration.
Even the Weather Couldn't Beat the Team
With an impending ice storm coming, would we get enough team members to test our new process?
Good Things Can Come from a Bad Situation
As we wound down the factory, people stayed focused and productivity rose.
Knowing Your Product a Bit too Well
How did the mining operator know the clay was good? He took a bite!
My Stuff's not Going to Fit in that Box
I was so focused on the battle that I didn’t realize something good was happening
Not Everyone Thinks the Same
There are so many ways to solve a problem. My approach wasn't necessarily the best for others.
One Call was all that was Needed
A simple phone call would have saved 18 months of wasted effort.
One Size Doesn't Fit All
You must truly understand the problem before attempting to solve it.
Don't be Afraid to Expose Your Weaknesses
Bringing the UL inspector into the plant improved our quality and strategic growth position.
How do you Measure Knowledge?
We were able to come up with a measure that helped us make better investments in people and resources.
Go With the Flow
An electronics testing lab sees breakthrough improvement through simple changes.
Cream Rises to the Top
A team member shined as she learned how to train using Training Within Industry
Who Are We Designing This For?
Make information convenient for the people doing the work, not those managing the work.
We Won the Battle but Lost the War
An investment in technology significantly reduced employee engagement.
