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Competitive Dynamics International Newsletter

Published in Articles by JJ, August 18, 2008

Mission Directed Work Teams is being successfully implemented in many countries around the world.  The MDW quarterly newsletter gives a glimpse of the achievements experienced by a variety of different businesses world wide. 

Download the MDW Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2008 (Vol 3) by clicking on the relevant link below.

Download the MDW Newsletter May 2008 by following the May 2008 link.
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Articles

The Innovation Imperative in manufacturing. How the United States Can Restore Its Edge.
An interesting article highlighting innovation as a critical factor for driving business growth and competitiveness.
Re-purpose Before You Re-structure
What is your organisation's purpose? A clear and compelling purpose is vital for business success.
Respect Science, Particularly in a Crisis
In his article "Respect Science, Particularly in a Crisis", James Womack of the Lean Enterprise Institute reflects on how the actions of a small group of line managers at Toyota during the 1950 financial crisis contributed to Toyota's survival and ultimate success.
A Lean Marriage
A Lean Marriage by Annie Gregory Published in Works Management June 2008 edition There may be a tendency for people to use the terms "lean" and "Six Sigma" and even "lean Six Sigma" interchangeably.
Competitive Dynamics International Newsletter
Mission Directed Work Teams is being successfully implemented in many countries around the world.
Why Work Teams Don't Work!
By Vilis Ozols, MBA, CSPForeword:The focus of the material is towards the reasons that work teams don't succeed in many organizations, what circumstances often preclude having successful teams in organizations and what organizations can do to deal with the issues that contribute to dysfunctional teams.

Books

The Heart of Change' by John P Kotter (2002)
A follow up to Kotter's book 'Leading Change' published in 1996, in which he proposed an eight step model for organisational change.
Managing To Learn by John Shook
The Mission Directed Work Team programme engages the minds of all Mini Business Team Members.
Time To Think by Nancy Kline
“Today’s leader must prize the minds of people above all else” Nancy Kline  Nancy Kline has spent fifteen years developing the Thinking Environment, a model of human behaviour that dramatically improves the way people think, work and live.

Useful Links

Leaders in 'Best Practice' use Mission Directed Work Teams
OnSite Insights arranges visits and tours to organisations that demonstrate Best Practice.
The Power of Purpose, Process, and People
The Power of Purpose, Process, and People is a free webinar, featuring Jim Womack Founder and Chairman of the Lean Enterprise Institute.

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