Using StreamLiner to improve your business processes
There are numerous practical and easy to use methods to improve business processes, some might say that there are too many! For many of us, choosing the right mix for our...
Using Google Drive with StreamLiner
Collaborating with colleagues is always an important factor in successful working nowadays. Robert and I have been sharing an Access database for a little while now and have...
Making change happen – the StreamLiner way!
There is a basic improvement approach that underpins how the StreamLiner software works, and it is the same approach that every successful ‘change agent’ uses. The...
Improving a process requires facts
How many times have you been in a meeting where serious business process improvements have been discussed? How many times have those meetings been lacking any real substance?...
Get real about your processes… if you really want to improve
Many times when I speak to a business for the first time I have to get past their mask. The mask I am referring to is the perfect business process maps that they cling to. To...
Evaluating Continuous Improvement Options
Continuous Improvement. It’s a phrase that every business talks about. It is heralded as being the way forward for all businesses, especially when it actively engages...
Driving out waste from business processes
The term ‘waste walk’ has been around for decades and is still a really useful tool in any business’ quest to drive out wasteful activities and engage staff....
Does your business feel slow and unresponsive? Perhaps it’s time to eliminate the delays…
If you’re familiar with the concept of the 7 wastes you might recognise the waste of ‘delays’ in the title. For many businesses delays are such a significant factor...
What does good look like for 2020?
Do you have a vision for a good year ahead? This time of year is when most people are starting their new business improvement projects. The reflection of the previous year has...