Continuous Improvement

Problem Identification: You will first want to choose and identify a problem (or opportunity) to attack. Sometimes this will be assigned — other times you may want to pick the most significant issue from a pre-developed pareto chart. Be sure to stick with...

The Coach in Action

SUPPORTING THE TEAM 1. The team members need to understand their job and what is expected in the way of team activity. This is accomplished by developing with the employee their job responsibilities and its basic functions. He should be involved with setting his...

Personal Organization

INTRODUCTION For years I told everyone I was organized. I gave every impression of being organized for if anyone watched me for long, they could see me getting that way. It took a lot of time and it sure was hard work. While I could usually find things, was on time,...

Leaves of Blue*

Leaves of Blue Rain continues to fall For the third straight day Washing the green From the early fall leaves The day was filled with screams And yells From stadiums brought to a 19” screen To a room otherwise quiet While unpacking boxes In the new house Far...

Leaving Texas*

                   Leaving Texas Texas winds find you No matter where you roam They carry faint scents That make old memories come alive Miles don’t matter Nor mountains, rivers, or streams You can’t go far...