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Polarities, asymmetries, and why we do what we do [Published first on LinkedIn here] On Friday last week, I led a nearly three-hour seminar (a recording will follow I’m told) by invitation of the Operations Research (OR) Society and Hull University’s Centre for System Studies. I based it on my keynote, Introducing the Deliberately Adaptive Organisation [1], which is in turn based on my […]
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Agendashift roundup, October 2025 In this edition: A personal note; Two keynote talks; Articles; Upcoming To begin on a personal note, Sharon and I are immensely grateful for your kind donations in Florence’s memory. More than £1,500 has been raised for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, and the Lean Agile Brighton conference also raised a four-figure sum this month (exact […]
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How to Create a Step-by-Step Reveal Animation in PowerPoint A clean, well-paced reveal animation can turn any Value Stream Map or Lean presentation into a compelling visual story. This guide breaks down exactly how to build sequential animations in PowerPoint—from layout preparation to grouping, sequencing, timing, and professional finishing touches. Ideal for anyone who wants clearer explanations, smoother flow, and more engaging Lean training materials.
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Gemba Walk GPT: The Smartest Way to Turn Observations Into Real Improvement A new digital solution is transforming the way teams run Gemba Walks by automating checklists, organizing observations, generating actions, and producing reports instantly. This post explores how the Gemba Walk GPT removes administrative waste and accelerates real, sustainable improvement.
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In two senses, a wholehearted organisation is a high-intelligence organisation [This post first published on LinkedIn here] It’s about 6 months since Wholehearted [1] was published, and more than a year since the blog post Engage, Invite, Celebrate: Leading “wholeheartedly” for innovation [2]. As I begin my return from my enforced break, I’d like briefly to explain why a wholehearted organisation is in two ways […]
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