The following is an excerpt from People Solve Problems: the Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem (2021: Old Dutch Group), the latest book by IndustryWeek lean leadership contributor Jamie ...

Converting non-productive time into customer-focused, productive time enables any organization to grow revenue faster than cost. This course prepares participants to implement tools of the ...

I recently sat down with Alex Geisler, London-based litigation partner with Duane Morris and creator of Lean Adviser, for a discussion around the business of law, the disconnect in service delivery ...

How would you describe your company’s problem-solving culture? I have asked any number of managers that question; as often as not, it’s received with a blank stare. Most managers haven’t thought about ...

In today's business world, lean and agile concepts are essential for creating value for customers and improving processes. Lean and agile are two approaches to process improvement that have been ...

Like most engineers, I find myself drawn to complex puzzles. And the more complicated the problem, the more intrigued I am to solve it. This love for problem-solving was nurtured at a very young age.

How many times have we heard a manager say, "Don't bring me problems, bring me solutions"? Some believe that it is an excuse for managers to discourage a culture of complaining or avoid dealing with ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your ability to make money is directly proportionate to how well you solve problems for your customers. Problem solving is one of the ...