Beyond Productivity – Competitiveness or Innovation? 245.0
In a telephone conversation, a dear friend gave a reaction to the series of posts that SYNTHESiST had on productivity – on Frederick Taylor, Six Sigma, Paul Krugman on competitiveness and McKinsey and design thinking. She mentions that they have moved beyond productivity to competitiveness as the higher goal. This post integrates my views on [...]
Looking for a Better Way – to Eat Tacos 239.0
I love the tacos at Pancake House. I take two at a time with whatever I order. Sitting before my usual yesterday, I wondered if there is a better way to eat it without scattering cheese bits all over my plate. IE classmates, if you know a better way, please share by return email. I [...]
Frederick Taylor Engineers Change for the Better Way 236.0
Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856 – 1915) is considered the father of scientific management and first management consultant. He pioneered methods engineering and was the first to analyze work in detail and set them up as rational operations for efficiency. His innovative methods made workers in the West and Japan much wealthier than workers under Soviet-style [...]
