Man vs. Business is a Podcast discussing business topics from all perspectives. The first few podcasts are brainstorming sessions on possible topics and content. Discussions will cover Leadership, Quality, Training, Technology and Employees to name a few.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes, Sean McMenamin and Brian Teddlie discuss the topic of Quality Circles. Are they still relevant? Do they have merit in today's business and quality arenas? Why were they so popular and then diminished quickly? We also discussed the idea of business fads and flavor of the month concepts.Check out Sigmatree.org for more information about the resources we supply to business leaders and people that just want to learn. Please not we have put a few items for sale and our website. One is a poster depicting a roadmap for Operational Excellence. Help support our continued conveyance of business and quality information.
In this Man vs Business podcast episode, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin have their first podcast guest - Brian Teddlie. Brian is an IT and Quality professional and gives his ideas and opinions on this overarching quality topic. In this episode we review a diagram created by Les Jaynes that outlines the concepts and activities that should be tackled for an organization to reach Operational Excellence. This diagram clearly lays out the progression from operational infancy to an aligned maturity.This diagram will be posted to the www.sigmatree.org blog and will hopefully be a poster that can be ordered from the website.
In this episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the revolutionary stages of Industry and Quality. In the fourth stage we dive deep into the discussion of current technologies and how the play a role in quality.Check out our website at www.sigmatree.org
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin review the history of Continuous Improvement. In this discussion they take the approach of reviewing the validity of contributions by the Quality guru's. They also touch on the timeframe of different quality approaches and how they have played in build what we have today from a continuous improvement perspective.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss some of the most used Continuous Improvement Methodologies that are used in business. We cover some of the more common and well known such as Plan, Do, Check and Act (PDCA) and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC). We also cover some not so well know methodologies such as Growth Hacking and Leagile.
In this episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin are getting back to basics and going deeper with very specific topics. In this episode they discuss the topic of Process Mapping - one of the foundational tools to continuous improvement. They cover the usage, the types of process mapping, mistakes and much more.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin talk about the accounting aspects of an ERP and how employees play an important role in feeding the monthly metrics that drive the monthly close.
In this episode of Man vs Business Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin take another look at accountability - peaking into the actions and activities of what accountability looks like.
In the episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin talk about their experiences with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs). This is a high-level discussion starting off with what an ERP is, who is involved, and their thoughts on getting a system up and running. They then end with some lessons learned.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of patience in the work place. Both the aspect of employee patience and more importantly employer patience.
In this episode of Man vs. Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin talk about the process and the importance of Training and Personal Development.
In this episode of Man vs. Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of having a quality conversation between employee and manager. Specifically discussing the use of the word "Probably".
In this episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss whether or not all processes should be improved upon and why. Sean uses a simple analogy to help guide the conversation. From the analogy we jump to the discuss of all the variables involved in process improvement and why its so important to discuss intent.
In this episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the concepts of Strategy Deployment. With the beginning of a new year, we felt it appropriate to discuss concepts that relate to good strategy deployment.
In this podcast episode of Man vs. Business Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the idea of how to bring new information into an organization and wrap it around strategy so that its conveyed top to bottom. We also talk about teardrop campers.
In this podcast episode of Man vs. Business Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the challenging topic of Business Travel vs Personal Time and how expenses can be abused and misused. We also talk the importance of have the difficult conversion about the expectations and what can be done to avoid misunderstandings and misuse.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the idea of not jumping to conclusion during conversations and why its important. We also discuss a mountain biking adventure in which the student becomes the master.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of project management. Specifically large projects and some of the key components to a successful project.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the roadmap of Driving Towards a Positive Organizational Contribution. We basically review the concept of positivity in the workplace. Why is it so important.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Working Remotely.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of the Leadership Team; specifically about who should be on the team and why. We then cover how the leadership team should function as a team.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Sean McMenamin and Les Jaynes discuss the topic of Communication in the workplace. We cover the importance of good communication, what it looks like and some does and don't.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic to Sales Cold Calling. We reviewed the challenges and pitfalls, the advantages and disadvantages. Along with what my experience was like as I took on my first cold calling event.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin take a deep dive into the Discipline or Corrective Actions for Employees when they Disappoint. We discuss how and why the may disappoint you as an employer and what you as a leader can do to mitigate it.
In the podcast episode of Man vs Business, Sean McMenamin and Les Jaynes discuss the topic of Metrics in the business environment. We discuss the good parts of metrics, the bad parts of metrics and, of course the ugly parts of metrics. We discuss why they are important and why they can be considered a dual edge sword.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Leadership Awareness. The ideas and thoughts about chaos and lowest potential energy. How leaders must stay engaged and be the constant and constant lighthouse.
In this weeks podcast from Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Wellness Programs in the workplace. The positives and negatives along with suggested models.
In this podcast episode of Man vs. Business Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of growth but more specifically when that growth hits. How do you handle it, what to look for along with pitfalls.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the activities surrounding specific sales structures along with the expectations of sales activities.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of the Holiday Atmosphere. All of the activities that take place in the business environment that are perceived as disruptions to the business environment but are really actions of good will.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin dive deeper into the topic of the Balanced Scorecard and cover the first two legs of the methodology; Knowledge/Growth and Internal Processes.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Flexing the Business based on current state and needs.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the Balanced Scorecard. In this overview episode we review its general use of Strategy Development.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Changing Direction; specifically as it relates to Leadership and Strategy Development.
In the podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Making Fact Based Decisions. The importance of gathering data and analyzing the data before making importance decisions. Whether it part of an improvement project, a personnel issue or a marketing campaign, fact based decisions are key to improving the process.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the Lean topic of Office Waste. How to address waste the resides in the front office area. We review the areas of Process Waste, Information Waste, Physical Environment Waste and People Waste.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of signatures. What do they mean, when should you use them; especially in this day and ago of electronic paper and flow of information.
In this podcast episode from Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Advice. How to mentor, how to coach. How to give and take advice.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the importance of having a Learning Spirit. These are the above and beyond activities to help grow yourself and self improve. But what does that look like and what does it take. We touch on a few suggestions.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Social Media; specifically in the business environment. We touch on the different types along with our opinions on each.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin further discuss the topic of Change Management by discussing the fact that it is a Marathon and not a Sprint and why.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business Sean McMenamin and Les Jaynes discuss the topic of doing the thing you hate. The discussion focuses mainly on the activities that take place in the workplace. We discuss how to take about responsibilities, how to take action, how to deal with difficult activities and more.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Interviewing and Hiring employees. We discuss some good rules of thumb to interview and ways to make the interview process more effective.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Investing in Yourself. The importance of Investing in Yourself along with proper approaches to take.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the top of Project Management. Specifically the Leaderships View of Project Management. We review the need and the responsibilities.
In this weeks podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Business Travel. All the in's and out's, tips and tricks, long with some does and don'ts.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of Leadership Diligence - focusing on careful and persistent work or effort. We discuss the fact that leaders must be consistent and vigilant in all aspects of the organization. We cover the whys and the effects.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the Mechanics of Supply Chain. They cover key components along with issues that must be addressed when developing and/or improving your Supply Chain.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic to peoples attitudes; specifically in the work place. Both good and bad attitudes and how they effect the work place.
In this podcast episode of Man vs Business, Les Jaynes and Sean McMenamin discuss the topic of driving quality from the middle of the organization. If you are a manager, supervisor or a frontline employee, what are some things you can do to be involved in quality and try to move the quality efforts forward.
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