Tag Archives: work design

Designed Around the Work

“I know you want me to be the nice guy,” Jim Dunbar pushed back, “that I would have a better organization if I wasn’t so hard on people, but at the end of the day, we have to get some … Continue reading

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Designing the Work

Chase left our conversation abruptly. Across the plant floor, he had spotted a problem and rushed to make a correction. He was apologetic on his return. “Sorry, but this is why I called you today. I feel like a two … Continue reading

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A Plan is Not a Goal

From the Ask Tom mailbag – Background (Tom): So, now we are left to think about your target completion time. If you truly believe that Stratum IV capability is required for success in this project, then I must assume the … Continue reading

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