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A Foundation for Success
Do you want to increase productivity, lead in innovation, improve employee morale, and attract and retain talent? Who doesn’t? But how? For over a decade, I have used many management methodologies for business improvement, e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Enterprise Process Management, Change Management, etc. One of the biggest lessons I learned is that no matter… [read more…]
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Capabilities of Future Leaders
What capabilities are required for future leaders in life sciences? How can organizations develop such leaders? A recent McKinsey article, Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders in Life Sciences, addresses this exact question. Using data from their 2017 survey on leadership development in life sciences, the authors illustrated the gaps and opportunities and presented five critical skills. Adaptive… [read more…]
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Seeking Knowledge in the Information Age
We live in an age of information. Technology not only accelerates the generation of information but lowers the barriers to access. When it comes to solving business problems, useful knowledge remains elusive. Every day one can find countless books, articles, conference presentations, webinars, and blogs showcasing success stories of business improvement using various methodologies. While… [read more…]
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Road to the Data-rich Future
There is hardly a day gone by without seeing an article about a business or organization using data analytics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence to solve tough problems or even disrupt the industry. With wide availability of computers and other digital devices, capturing and storing data becomes easier. This represents unprecedented opportunities to gain knowledge… [read more…]
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Starting Lean Six Sigma
Are you thinking about bringing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to your organization but concerned with their effectiveness? Starting with three questions will help increase your chance of success or return on investment. For more than a decade, I have led, supported, and observed Lean Six Sigma deployments in many organizations in life sciences.… [read more…]
