The latest blogs from Catalyst’s experienced team of Trainers and Consultants. Themes include Lean Six Sigma Training and Consulting, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
We can probably all think about being more efficient ourselves. What do you want to save? The answer that’s likely to come to mind first is saving time. According to the adage, ‘time means money’ – so perhaps it could ultimately come down to money. But what exactly is involved in becoming more efficient and what does…
“To measure is to know”, stated physicist, mathematician and problem solver Lord Kelvin. “If you can not measure it, you can not improve it”. This clearly applies to measuring operational efficiency – without appropriate measures in place, how much can we really know about performance and efficiency, and how do we know if continuous improvement activities,…
Image produced by Sophie Smiles. Click here to find out more. Becoming a Transformation Maestro with Agile Once upon a time you could build a 5-year strategic plan and deliver it. Now for many organisations, even the idea of planning an annual budget would require a crystal ball – such is the pace of change.…
Catalyst Consulting today co-hosted the ‘Managing with Agility’ Lean Workshop in conjunction with Quality Scotland. “Excellent organisations are widely recognised for their ability to identify and respond effectively and efficiently to opportunities and threats.” – Quality Scotland. Our Lean Workshop with Quality Scotland explored how Lean and the EFQM Excellence Model can work together to help drive change…