Why Improve
Outside of competition, customers are demanding more very day. Think about any product or service you have. In the last three years or even 3 months have your expectations changed? Are you not expecting better, cheaper, faster?
The bottom line is the only way you can guarantee your long term survival is to
adapt a mindset of continuous improvement. This enables you to continuously
remain competitive by improving the value of your products and
services. Corporate survival is important for you, your family, your organization, and the community you live in.
One of my favorite quotes follows. "Those who do not continually improve the value of the products and
services they provide, will cease to exist as an organization." Taichi
Ohno
Maybe you work in a company that is happy with "how things are." What can you do? One of the ways to generate enthusiasm for improvement if you don't have a pressing need is to
create a crisis. Figure out who is competing for your customers, products, or
services and you may be on your way. Figure out what your customers would like to see that you currently underperform on, or can't provide. The reality is the crisis already exists,
you just may be ignorant or arrogant in refusing to see the facts.
Now that you recognize the need to improve, how do you get started.? Let's pick that up in the next blog.
What have you experienced in your improvement journey?
Lean Blessings,
Ron
Ron Bercaw, President
Breakthrough Horizons Ltd
www.breakthroughhorizons.com
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