Renew Organizations – True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital

The Three Stages of Leadership Development Based On The Ohno Method

Jun Nakamuro — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:58:56 +0000

You can only learn so much about a subject inside classrooms, but you can only learn so much about the world through first-hand experience. We only have one lifespan to acquire the first-hand experience and

The post The Three Stages of Leadership Development Based On The Ohno Method appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

Supporting Top Leadership Through Technological Innovation

Jun Nakamuro — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:01:35 +0000

Using technology to automate the management processes with full support from the top leaders will continue to serves the unique needs of your frontline employees, customers, and industries. To prosper in a digital age, you

The post Supporting Top Leadership Through Technological Innovation appeared first on 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.

The post Amplify Human Talent – Uncultivated Factors for Post M&A Success appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

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

The post Automate the Management of Work vs. Automate Work Itself appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

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

The post Invest and Motivate vs. Control and Set Limits appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

Involving Global Headquarters in Enterprise-Wide Transformation

Jun Nakamuro — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:57:17 +0000

Production facilities often receive business from their corporate headquarters. In some cases, they are challenged to meet unreasonable goals due to a lack of support from corporate operations. Strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri) clearly defines the importance of “catch-ball” when deploying goals from the top to every frontline associate. This concept also applies to cascading performance expectations from the corporate headquarters to each respective production site. To effectively achieve such goals, the top leader of each production site, usually general managers, must communicate the importance of the internal customer concept to the top executive team of the corporate headquarters… Read the full article on LinkedIn

The post Involving Global Headquarters in Enterprise-Wide Transformation appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

Starting from a Need to Identify the Vision

Jun Nakamuro — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:19:47 +0000

The ability to look at the greater picture beyond yourself is becoming one of the defining factors for ongoing success in any organization. Some industries have a mission that more obviously contributes to the greater good of society. We all know that healthcare is important, for instance. But eliminating ineffectiveness in any aspect of work or life contributes to solving the one of the most pressing issue in our society: sustainability… Read more on LinkedIn

The post Starting from a Need to Identify the Vision appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

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.

The post Gemba Lessons from Ohno – How to Crush Waste and Raise Morale appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

Beyond Toyota – The Continuous Evolution of TPS and Kaizen

Jun Nakamuro — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:25:52 +0000

I have written quite a bit about the origins of TPS (the Toyota Production System) and the original intent of its creator, Taiichi Ohno. I feel a strong connection to Ohno, through my great Sensei, Hitoshi Yamada who was the most trusted student of Ohno, and I have strong obligation to carry on his legacy in the way he intended… Read the full article on LinkedIn

The post Beyond Toyota – The Continuous Evolution of TPS and Kaizen appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.

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

The post The Kaizen Pyramid – Top-Down and Bottom-Up appeared first on True Kaizen Inc., dba Enna and Enna Capital.