Lean HR Attitude Towards Problem Solving
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The Role of HR in a Continuous Improvement Organization: Attitude Towards Problem Solving

(Reposted by permission of the author from LinkedIn) When Toyota began its search for a better way of doing business, they had no Toyota Production System. They knew their issues and were searching across the globe for answers. They could…
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The Role of HR in a Continuous Improvement Organization: Introduction

(Reposted by permission of the author from LinkedIn) HR in continuously improving organizations believe that productive change can be based on a logical construction of the situation with an image of a better way that is humane. It starts…
Situational Practical Problem Solving book Tom Adair

Situational Practical Problem Solving FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions about Tom Adair's Situational Practical Problem Solving methodology and training.  Let us know what you think by dropping a comment in the comments section at the bottom of the page. How…
Problem Solving Over-Relying on Experience
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Over-Relying on Experience

Case History of Five Reasons Why We Fail to Solve Problems and What We Can Do About It! -- Over-Relying on Experience Part 2 of a 5-Part Series The following are five reasons why we fail in problem solving Making assumptions Over-relying…

Over Dependence on Memories

Case History of Five Reasons Why We Fail to Solve Problems and What We Can Do About It! -- Over-Dependence on Memories Part 5 of a 5-Part Series The following are five reasons why we fail in problem solving. Making assumptions Over-relying…
Problem Solving Over-Relying on Experience

Preconceived Notions

Case History of Five Reasons Why We Fail to Solve Problems and What We Can Do About It! -- Preconceived Notions Part 4 of a 5-Part Series The following are five reasons why we fail in problem solving Making assumptions Over-relying…

Relying on Experts

Case History of Five Reasons Why We Fail to Solve Problems and What We Can Do About It! -- Relying on Experts Part 3 of a 5-Part Series The following are five reasons why we fail in problem solving. Making assumptions Over-relying…
Problem Solving Making Assumptions
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Making Assumptions

Case History of Five Reasons Why We Fail to Solve Problems and What We Can Do About It! -- Making Assumptions Part 1 of a 5-Part Series Solving problems successfully and consistently requires discipline and practice.  It is a constant challenge…

Giving Back

TSD Works with Healthcare Leaders in Tanzania For over 20 years, TSD has provided public and private organizations across the world with expert training, coaching and consulting services for process improvement, change management, and HR services. …

Leadership should be simple

I have spent years trying to untangle the unnecessary complexity of leadership theory.  I have practiced this unencumbered leadership and found it to work not only well, but exceedingly well every time, everywhere.  Yet when trying to document…