Finding better ways do things is a standard component of business success. While there are a number of ways to going about this, a common component of continuous improvement programs involves eliminating or at least reducing human error. In fact, well-known engineer Shingeo Shingo, who is considered as being the world's leading expert on manufacturing practices, coined the term "Poka yoke,"...
In nearly 20 years in management, I have learned that it can be extremely difficult to identify a potential leader. As much as many would like to suggest that there is a science to this, I would suggest that they are wrong. Why? Because one person cannot control the thoughts, emotions and actions of another, regardless of how hard they...
Sometimes it is not just about what people do but also about what they don't do that matters and this is true for successful people who plan their activities carefully. After having spoken to thousands of people who have achieved success in diverse fields, we have prepared a list of the things that one should avoid if they wish to...
Security in a cloud based computing environment is at the forefront of concerns for enterprises. Cyber security is a risk to any organization that relies heavily on data, and this is compounded by regulatory issues that organizations face. Legal compliance and privacy are two significant risks associated with cloud data breaches. Cloud Compliance Companies that maintain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) are under...