Why does your organization exist? Does everyone understand this? Are all decisions aligned with this?
What problems do your products solve for your customers? Do they want more than you’re delivering?
Does everyone understand what matters NOW? Do you have the will to say “no” or “not yet”?
How does work get done? Is it both efficient and effective? Is it continuously improved?
Have you created an environment that draws on every team member’s skills and creative potential?
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We help you deliver greater value with greater ease and at lower cost.
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KEYNOTES
Our president, Karen Martin, speaks on a variety of topics, including content from The Outstanding Organization and Clarity First.
BOOKS
Check out Karen’s solo books and books co-authored with Mike Osterling.
WEBINARS
Our webinars are both provocative and practical. We make learning fun!
Stop relying on customer #surveys to learn about your customers - https://t.co/nuYhyGBXzD. I also address this in… https://t.co/jG8KN635NG
Compete on time, not cost. Excellent post by Art Byrne via @LeanDotOrg - https://t.co/YhjxNdeTmo #Lean (cost reduct… https://t.co/p7tH9SiSva
Take a moment from thinking about work and politics and enjoy this gem! https://t.co/ktlKuS5ABv
"A $10,000 investment in the Southwest IPO was worth $10.2 million thirty years later." Wonderful piece re the late… https://t.co/eOLaaYkeEY
Hey @nounproject - Need to update your icons for "business." Most of the "people" are men with ties! https://t.co/dePR1Es09n
The ability to create clarity is #1 of the 3 traits @SatyaNadella looks for in a leader - interview at… https://t.co/APKSAGEcH0
#DallasMoment on the Katy Trail. https://t.co/9Wtn0E7F0o
Beautiful downtown #Dallas! https://t.co/ukJltViwnS
Wonderful quote. https://t.co/F1GaTKElpd
Love @Calm's Sleep Mist. Picked some up at an @XpresSpa. Nice video here - watch the buds open and relax... https://t.co/udwEScSRP9
Happy New Year! It's tempting to ADD activities to our plates ala "resolutions." Instead, determine what you will S… https://t.co/PjlKSYqVrR
Give the gift of #clarity for the #NewYear. https://t.co/VmsVknJSyU #ClarityFirst https://t.co/MoEy0QaPNJ
Ten questions to help you create a meaningful method of self-growth. #newyear #personalgrowth @psychologytoday… https://t.co/rVxyzJDgnV
My mother's having surgery on Monday. I've now completed three separate sets of paperwork, each asking the exact sa… https://t.co/e1ojkCk32L
5 Things Employees want from Managers: A Holiday #WishList. #leadership https://t.co/jlqNKBpIb9 @4enterprisers https://t.co/eY4SAYVh76
Take a breath this #holidayseason. When you are overbooked, take a pause. #worklifebalance https://t.co/5CoPrRBlel https://t.co/JNcrEmrtsc
Learn how to counter the most common obstacles for clear thought - https://t.co/TBuG7ZvImz https://t.co/wTN7cSSYRf
Best wishes for a holiday season filled with joy! #HappyHolidays https://t.co/vAznAvPVsg
Cute! Song: Gemba Claus is Comin' to Town via @leanblog https://t.co/Mfcb2oGuzQ
How Living And Breathing #Purpose Can Skyrocket Brand #Performance via @Forbes https://t.co/GjyXMTqqy0
#ProblemSolving: Is there an easier way? https://t.co/7oSNgaXeFq https://t.co/gUeYNOynlR
My latest book #ClarityFirst is also available on Kindle! Download now. https://t.co/e3GcZeZuoa https://t.co/ZZbpU6s8WC
“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” - Peter Drucker
An organization that positions itself as a well-oiled machine will attract top talent making the delivery of value… https://t.co/WZbQTyNdJB
Leaders should start with the "why" they do what they do before addressing "what" they do. #clarity #purpose… https://t.co/M2b12TkmCE
What #problemsolving tools have you equipped your employees and managers with? https://t.co/eUPWhmsO4N @mfrtech https://t.co/Pxu85t2uag
Check out my latest podcast with AWESOME @PeteAwe - https://t.co/6rP6KRmfWD https://t.co/ZmcNhGnhPd
Practice and promote #clarity every day so that that it becomes an ingrained habit. https://t.co/XMxkD3KTZL… https://t.co/2kmOsOUIfo
You just can’t fabricate a higher #purpose or cause; it has to be authentic and be “felt” by the employees.… https://t.co/pd86UL1YGN
#Questions are a must in the pursuit of #clarity. https://t.co/qlSLtpR7du
Stop Using "VUCA" as Your Excuse. @SBLeaders https://t.co/AkRlRBs3pl #ClarityFirst https://t.co/whT9d4GXII
These two ladies rock it in all that they do. Recommend all #Lean practitioners and the #Lean curious check this ou… https://t.co/OtbgefCEZM
#Lean for the Holidays. #leanmanagement https://t.co/3Qf0EMHXMt https://t.co/92clQx82oy
#Leadership fundamentals are indeed difficult. But essential. Fancy “new thinking” is only repackaged fundamentals. https://t.co/hxKXIrkqv3
December newsletter is out - https://t.co/cxgS0pY9Q9 https://t.co/TY4pMCQ792
Check out my interview with @TheShawnMurphy and @MarkSBabbitt about the role #clarity plays in building high-perfor… https://t.co/nups0r12w5
Make improvements that grow your top and bottom lines. #lean #leanmanagement https://t.co/yNb8IACjAq https://t.co/h0Tvvuxlhr
#WednesdayWisdom #quote from Mark Twain: Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.
The #Company #Chaos You Don’t Know You’re Creating. https://t.co/w3V6EvtpLy @FastCo https://t.co/cnfb05vjLB
It's important to understand the yin-yang of #Lean and #continuousimprovement: https://t.co/bnf5alf6VV https://t.co/zZzYtyePBD
@KarenMartinOpEx @Savvy_Radio My book of 2018! #ReaditTwice!
@KarenMartinOpEx @Savvy_Radio Karen, great book! I highly endorse, with clarity comes ownership. People know what t… https://t.co/GvGn3m8Xo1
https://t.co/LEUqdUA5UO @KarenMartinOpEx #ClarityFirst #Interview https://t.co/Q5h6rkNYri
@KarenMartinOpEx Thank you Karen for making a fun interview, and sharing your great tips and wisdom on the subject of clarity.
@KarenMartinOpEx Thank you Karen! I truly enjoyed our conversation together. Thank you for coming on to share your wisdom on 'Clarity'.
One Second Ahead. https://t.co/M92qbyEIv9 Enhance Performance at Work with Mindfulness. Rasmus Hougaard. #mindfullness
#Leaders need to show that they care. Thank you @danmarkovitz for showing that you're human. Now you'll always look… https://t.co/powNbvS6H0
Learn why your #customersurveys don't help you learn what your customers actually value. You have to TALK with them… https://t.co/WqS9bNoyGg
Are you really delivering #customer value? @GOTOldn https://t.co/xs2gCZh29X https://t.co/fRdx6lJBHX
#ValueStream Transformation: 10 Keys to #Success. https://t.co/x51anVQh75 https://t.co/GHZh7uhrHk
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