Collin McLoughlin – True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital

Amplify Human Talent – Uncultivated Factors for Post M&A Success

Collin McLoughlin — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:17:23 +0000

What if I told you we have a proprietary method of cultural alignment and development for organizations that is compatible with any industry anywhere in the world? We all know that the “human element” is vital for the success of any organization. I don’t know any experts who would argue otherwise. Why then are “human” or “cultural” factors so often cited as the most difficult barrier to overcome in organizational transformation, M&A, or simply running the day-to-day operations of a business.

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Automate the Management of Work vs. Automate Work Itself

Collin McLoughlin — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:25:44 +0000

One of the greatest advantages of technology in the workplace is its ability to enhance and amplify inherent human potential and abilities. When it is the right technology composed for the right reasons, maximizing value

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How to Evaluate a Company Better

Collin McLoughlin — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:53:38 +0000

There is something missing from conventional wisdom on evaluating businesses to invest in or acquire. I have come to this realization through my own experience as a founder, with all my education in finance, operations, and statistics. Conventional wisdom is missing something important. Without this missing ingredient, businesses cannot reach their full potential and therefore are undervalued for purchase and for sale… Read the full article on Linkedin.

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Invest and Motivate vs. Control and Set Limits

Collin McLoughlin — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 21:25:05 +0000

In October of 2018, I was interviewed by Przemyslaw Ozga, the Chief Editor of Production Manager Magazine based on Poland about my new book True Kaizen. Here I wanted to post the full transcript in English of our interview for those of you that want a better perspective on the book and the thinking behind the content of the book as well. I hope you find the discussion valuable and it contributes to your understanding of the sustainable power of Kaizen…

Read Collin’s full interview

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Gemba Lessons from Ohno – How to Crush Waste and Raise Morale

Collin McLoughlin — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 22:58:55 +0000

How can you be “the boss” and still be respectful? How do you crush waste without crushing people’s spirits?

There are a number of reasons why a manager might avoid confronting a problem in the workplace: fear of not being liked, fear of the employees not reaching their goals, fear of rejection from their peers, or in some cases, even embarrassing their predecessor. Ohno clearly overcame these fears if he ever had them.

Read the full article on LinkedIn.

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The Kaizen Pyramid – Top-Down and Bottom-Up

Collin McLoughlin — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 22:06:35 +0000

Small and continuous improvements lead to sustainable long term results. People hear this over and over again, and yet many never put such thinking into action. Some people even have an advanced understanding of the Kaizen philosophy of continuous self-development, but they never experience the benefits in reality… Read the full article on LinkedIn

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Kaizen in the Stars

Collin McLoughlin — Tue, 08 May 2018 22:25:56 +0000

One of the working titles for my new book was “The DNA of Kaizen.” We decided to go with the more straightforward title, “True Kaizen,” but I think that the symbolism of Kaizen in terms

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Kaizen in Chains – Are You Holding Your People Back?

Collin McLoughlin — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:33:51 +0000

When you look at the concept of Kaizen, it seems like a no-brainer. Everyone has the potential for continuous self-development and leveraging that helps any organization reach its fullest potential. If this is so obvious, why do many organizations still fail to develop Kaizen cultures?… Read the full article on LinkedIn

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From 7 Wastes to 3 – The Yamada Method

Collin McLoughlin — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:41:47 +0000

Even the founding principles of Lean can and should change. I am fortunate enough to have a professional relationship with Hitoshi Yamada, who is the only direct authority on Taiichi Ohno. Mr. Ohno personally certified

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We Can Still Do It: Dr. Deming’s Legacy

Collin McLoughlin — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:45:31 +0000

In the 1950s, the world of manufacturing was much different. America led the way in quality production methods, and Japan was scrambling to get back on its feet after its economy and infrastructure were devastated by war. At the time, few people expected Japan to rise to the top as a manufacturing superpower. Dr. W. Edwards Deming, an American statistician, was one of the few who recognized Japan’s potential… Read the full article on LinkedIn

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