Kyle Toppazzini is the president of Toppazzini and Lee (T&L) Consulting. He is an author, international leader and consultant in Lean Six Sigma. He publishes blogs and articles in Bloomberg Business Week, Digital Journal, Quality Digest Magazine and Social Media and is the author of Maximizing Lean Six Sigma Sustainability and the CFO Scorecard. Kyle is a six sigma master black belt and lean six sigma black belt, receiving his training from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College, a certified Balanced Scorecard Trainer and a member of the Palladium Executive Group founded by David Norton, founder of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC).

Klappentext

This book presents the FUSE (Formulate, Understand, Synthesize, Execute) approach which maximizes performance improvement. It embodies three core Chinese values that achieve these objectives: trust (shin), relationships (guanxi) and reflective thinking (zhi).

Zusammenfassung

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, organizations are challenged not only to adapt to evolving market dynamics but to excel in the face of uncertainty. Continuous improvement emerges as a strategic imperative, offering a systematic approach to enhance processes, boost efficiency, and drive innovation. This book delves into the heart of continuous improvement, providing a roadmap for organizations to navigate their journey toward maturity. The continuous improvement maturity model (CIMM) described in this book is not just a framework, but a holistic guide designed to support organizations in assessing and advancing their continuous improvement capabilities. As the author embarks on this exploration, he presents an approach that spans from foundational practices to advanced strategies. CIMM is a versatile tool adaptable to diverse industries, sectors, and organizational sizes.

The key components of CIMM are:

Integration with Best PracticesCIMM is not designed in isolation. We highlight its compatibility with established continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, and Leadership Attributes. Learn how to leverage existing best practices while embracing the unique contributions of CIMM.
Practical ApplicationReal-world examples and practical insights illustrate how organizations have successfully applied CIMM to overcome challenges, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable excellence. These stories offer inspiration and guidance for your own journey.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Why Lean and Transformation Projects Fail to Implement a Culture of Continuous Improvement Chapter 2: Bridging the Gap between Lean and Continuous Improvement.Chapter 3: The New Lean-A Fresh New Approach to Lean Deployment and Continuous Improvement. Chapter 4: A New Lean-A Fresh Approach to Continuous Improvement. Chapter 5: Results from Using the CIMM Framework. Chapter 6: Model Scalability and Global Considerations. Bibliography.