Process Improvement

A process improvement role is no longer only about drawing clean workflow charts, running a meeting, or finding waste after a problem has already damaged results. Modern operations teams need people who can see how work actually moves, identify friction without blaming people, use evidence before opinion, and apply artificial intelligence without handing judgment to the tool. Process Improvement Specialist and Artificial Intelligence is a practical self-learning course for professionals who want to build stronger process improvement, operational excellence, workflow analysis, and AI-...

Are you struggling with process inefficiencies that inflate costs and delay outcomes? Do you want to empower your team to deliver consistent, high-quality results? Are you ready to implement a proven methodology that drives continuous improvement and sustainable growth? The Lean Six Sigma Advantage is your essential guide for mastering Lean management, Six Sigma tools, and process improvement strategies that top global companies use to stay ahead. Whether you're a business leader, quality manager, project professional, or operations executive, this book offers a step-by-step framework to ...

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a...

Few of us have lived through the kind of suffering Teal Swan endured: 13 years of ritual abuse at the hands of a cult. But all of us have been fractured by trauma in one way or another. Your wounds may be visible as bodily scars; or they may show up in the form of anxiety, depression, or PTSD; or you may simply be struggling in your life for reasons you don’t simply understand. The good news is that you can heal your wounds.  

In celebration of thirty years since the first publication of Eliyahu Goldratt’s essential business classic, HighBridge is proud to present an expanded audio edition of The Goal, featuring the original novel, plus case study reviews, and the author’s highly regarded essay “Standing on the...

Work smarter. Live better. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not enough to just work hard—you need to work smart. Inefficient workflows waste time, drain energy, and keep you from reaching your full potential. But with the right systems in place, you can get more done, with less stress, and still have time for the things that matter most. Workflow Optimization is your step-by-step guide to streamlining how you work so you can achieve maximum efficiency without burning out. Productivity expert David Thompson reveals proven strategies, real-world examples, and simple tools that will ...

Escrita con un estilo de relato de acción, La Meta es la emocionante novela que está transformando el pensamiento de los directivos de todo el mundo occidental. El autor ha sido descrito por la revista Fortune como un "gurú de la industria" y por Business Week como genio. Este es un libro...

Standard work is the foundation of the Toyota Production System — the discipline that balances stability with continuous improvement. But until now, most books have focused only on Toyota’s factory floor. This enhanced edition expands the scope, showing how standard work applies not only in manufacturing, but also in healthcare, banking, IT, logistics, knowledge work, and digital workplaces. What’s new in this edition: ✅ Expanded explanations of takt time, cycle time, and standard work documents. ✅ New leadership insights — how gemba walks, coaching kata, and layered process ...

It's when you're stuck in the day-to-day, putting out fires and cleaning up messes, that passion turns to frustration. Freedom seems somewhere between elusive and impossible. The secret to getting unstuck is process. This inspiring, informative field guide will prove it's possible to establish rigor and discipline for process while also increasing creativity, flexibility, and innovation. Process! will help you identify a handful of core processes that make your business uniquely valuable.

Discover how Kanban has evolved from Toyota’s legendary production floors to digital workflows, Agile software teams, and AI-driven supply chains. This second edition bridges timeless Lean principles with modern applications, showing how Pull, Flow, and Waste Elimination can transform any organization—manufacturing, healthcare, or knowledge work. Inside this edition, you will learn: How Pull systems differ from Push and why Flow is critical. Kanban applications in healthcare, digital supply chains, and Agile software development. How AI and predictive analytics can optimize ...

Perhaps you find it difficult to address issues or excess workload with your manager, leading to working yourself to your limits before suffering burnout. Or maybe you have a member of your team or a friend that is struggling with burnout at work, and you want to learn how you can help them.

Unlock the hidden power inside your business processes. Most teams think they know how work gets done—until they see the data. In reality, processes are full of hidden delays, redundant steps, and silent inefficiencies that cost time, money, and trust. Fix the Flow is your practical guide to process mining, the breakthrough method that uses system data to reveal how your workflows really operate. Whether you're managing a team, leading a digital transformation, or simply trying to streamline operations, this book gives you the clarity and confidence to take action where it matters most. ...

Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations study problems, define requirements, redesign processes, and improve business systems. But AI does not remove the need for a skilled Business Systems Analyst. It raises the standard. The professional who can connect people, process, technology, data, risk, and clear documentation becomes more valuable in an AI-enabled workplace. Business Systems Analyst and Artificial Intelligence is a professional self-learning course in book form for readers who want to understand the Business Systems Analyst role and learn how AI can support the work ...

The process has been approved. The outcome is a disaster. Nobody wants to question the paperwork. Welcome to Northstar Synergy Solutions, where operational excellence is everyone’s responsibility—and common sense frequently requires authorization. In For the Love of Lemmings, Artemis Ellis delivers a witty, insightful exploration of why intelligent people continue following ineffective workplace procedures, even when everyone recognizes that something needs to change. From mandatory meetings that accomplish nothing to elaborate approval chains, misleading dashboards, and outdated ...

Operational Excellence Handbook is a practical guide for leaders and practitioners seeking to improve performance, strengthen culture, and deliver sustainable results. Trusted by professionals in over 65 countries, this handbook provides a clear and structured approach to achieving operational excellence. Bringing together proven approaches across strategy, cultural leadership, continuous improvement, and project management, this book connects high-level direction with practical execution. Whether your organization is focused on transformation or targeted improvement, this handbook will ...

Unlock the secrets to solving industrial challenges efficiently with Industrial Problem-Solving: Practical Tools and AI-Driven Methods for Engineers and Managers. This comprehensive guide equips professionals with actionable strategies, structured methodologies, and modern AI-powered techniques to identify, analyze, and eliminate process inefficiencies. Inside this handbook, you'll discover: Structured Problem-Solving Approaches: DMAIC (Six Sigma), A3 Problem Solving (Toyota), Design of Experiments (DOE), Kaizen, and more. Root Cause Analysis Tools: 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, Fault Tree ...

"THE COO'S FIRST 100 DAYS: MASTERING OPERATIONAL SUCCESS" is an essential guide for newly-appointed Chief Operating Officers aiming to excel in their pivotal role. The initial 100 days are a critical phase in emerging as an influential leader; here, you establish processes, drive efficiencies, and set the course for sustainable success within your organization. In the modern business landscape, the COO is a linchpin, ensuring that strategic vision translates seamlessly into operational reality. From day one, the challenges are diverse and include understanding complex operational frameworks...

Using the unique business-novel format, It’s Not Luck continues the story of The Goal protagonist Alex Rogo as he navigates a new set of challenges facing the now over-diversified and under-profitable UniCo, where he has risen to the rank of division manager. With an engaging voice and dynamic...

An insightful new work from the multimillion-copy bestselling author Sean Covey and the FranklinCovey organization based on their work with hundreds of thousands of employees and large companies to unveil the essential disciplines proven to help businesses and individuals realize their most...

A young, untested team of problem solvers challenged with saving their company moves from board room to classroom in search of answers—and finds them in through lively, open discourse with their innovative professor. This gripping, fast-paced business novel does for project management what...