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… Continue reading A Foundation for Success

The Role of Processes in Innovation

Do processes enable or stifle innovation? As a scientist and Operational Excellence (OpEx) practitioner in life science R&D, I have seen many perspectives. Typically, OpEx professionals stress how process design, management, and continuous improvement help reduce variation and waste and increase quality and productivity. Scientists often see the drawbacks — processes being rigid, overly prescriptive,… Continue reading The Role of Processes in Innovation