Communication is usually defined as the transmission of information.
One of the frequent criticisms that Lean Practitioners face in teaching Lean Thinking and its Leadership is that the language used can be confusing or exclusive. Whilst terms such as Kaizen and Kanban might have become well established across industry and geography, terms such as Kamishibai, Kaikaku and Yamazumi (please see the end of the…
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This article reveals the major changes that will affect every aspect of how a particular firm operates — from the services it offers to the structure of the organization. As told from the perspective of a CEO and her executive team, the author asks them to think through their communication plan, and what was asked…
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Radio and TV veteran, Chuck Nice has a real passion for science communication and comedy – and means that technology should work for us, but what happens when it doesn’t? In this entertaining TED Video, he explores the unintended consequences of technological advancement and human interaction — with hilarious results. Watch the video
The Words Matter Movement involves being a practitioner of careful, thoughtful and deliberate positive communication. It is so easy to speak without thinking. To not genuinely listen and connect with people. When words are used in the wrong way it can be devastating. Words are container of power. So, how are you using yours? Words…
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What if you knew what your coworkers really thought about you and what they were really like? Ray Dalio makes the business case for using radical transparency and algorithmic decision-making to create an idea meritocracy where people can speak up and say what they really think – even calling out the boss is fair game….
Let’s reconsider the power of words for a moment, as the Guardian challenges the phenomena of business bullshit. A certain amount of empty talk is certainly unavoidable when humans gather together in large groups, but the kind of bullshit through which we all have to wade every day is a remarkably recent creation, this articles states….
