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Imagine a world where every day at work is a source of enjoyment and motivation. A world where your skills, passions, and business needs are perfectly aligned. That world isn’t some far-off utopia, but an attainable reality thanks to the Japanese concept of ikigai. What is ikigai? Ikigai is a Japanese concept meaning “reason for…
For the last ten years, the LEAN methodology has gained in popularity. Companies that embrace it, regardless of their size or industry, can easily implement change, overcome complex or unexpected issues, and streamline their workflow, maximizing quality and reducing waste to a minimum. When a company evolves from a traditional approach to LEAN, it must…
Nature is perfect! Is it possible to draw inspiration from the movements and behaviours of animals in your organization’s optimization process? In 2006, I had the pleasure of participating in a 3P workshop (Production Preparation Process) in a manufacturing facility in Crespin, France. The managing team presented us with a triple challenge: 1) design an…
What do most Quebecers do with dandelions? They cut them with a lawnmower. And what happens a few days later? The weeds come back to haunt them. This same thing happens in business. A problem arises, but… There are plenty of reasons why someone might look for a temporary fix or less-ideal solution to a…
Are you familiar with the Peter Principle? It’s a management and work organization concept developed by two Canadians. In 1969, Professor Laurence J. Peter and writer Raymond Hull published The Peter Principle, a book in which they stated that in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence. In other words,…
— How was your day, dear?— Good. — Did you have a good time with your friends at daycare, sweetie?— Yes. — Did your French exam go well?— Fine. Needless to say, some questions make for pretty poor conversation. This applies to conversations with children, spouses, friends, and colleagues. What does a LEAN manager need…
All project managers have the same fundamental goal: optimize workflow and eliminate superfluous or repetitive tasks to make projects as efficient as possible. The question remains: what’s the best way to do that? LEAN or Six Sigma? LEAN and Six Sigma are both meant to help continuously improve a company’s processes. However, their methodologies are…
Jack works as a supervisor in a plant where the processes are well established. It’s going well, but things could be better. In other words, there’s room for improvement. He’s looking for a tool to optimize operations, reduce errors, and promote continuous innovation. Oooooooh! The Groupe Bernard Gagnon team knows the perfect approach for Jack’s…
Imagine you’re renovating your home. You’ll need to hire an interior designer, a general contractor, and most likely some specialized contractors as well. You’ll also need to identify the different steps to carry out and purchase all the necessary materials. This preparation is essential for you to have a clear overview of your renovation project….
The 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban methods, the Six Sigma approach, just-in-time production… these are just a few of the tools and methodologies used in LEAN management. Now, we’re going to add the Gemba walk. What does Gemba mean? What is a Gemba walk? What are the keys to a successful Gemba walk? Let’s find out!…
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