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The following is an excerpt from Kaufman Global’s latest white paper, “Engage the Organization and a Performance Culture Will Follow,” written by Principal and President Jerry Timpson. The white paper examines the reasons why leaders fail to pursue engagement, even while it’s proven to be fundamental …Read More >

The likelihood of sustainable change is directly related to the degree to which that change is valued and supported by leadership, practiced by the organization, and consistently reviewed for improvement potential. Yet, how do you reach that level of cohesiveness — where everyone is fully engaged to eliminate …Read More >

This issue of KeyNotes focuses on collaboration ― providing news, methods and evidence to celebrate the power of people working together. From the boardroom to field techs, from the factory floor to the finance office staff, collaboration has in its core two consistent ingredients for success ― people …Read More >

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but there’s a bacon revolution going on. Everyone seems to be talking about bacon and eating more of it lately. Bacon recipes are sweeping the Internet. Fast-food chains are peddling double bacon burgers, and upscale restaurants are wrapping steaks in it. Some …Read More >

INDIANAPOLIS — Kaufman Global announced today its participation in the ASQ Reliability Division’s annual webinar program, a worldwide education series that promotes quality through reliability training. Kaufman Global’s Jerry Timpson, president and principal, and Sean Wright, executive vice president and principal, will present, “Change Management Inside the …Read More >

A recent 60 Minutes segment highlighted the innovative approach used by California-based design firm IDEO and founder David Kelley to incorporate human behavior into the design process. Known as “Design Thinking,” the methodology advances innovation through a deep …Read More >

With each new year, there comes a time to sit back and reflect on the past to see what wisdom (i.e., lessons learned) we can take forward to create a better future. In 2012, Kaufman Global ventured around the states, across the borders of Canada and Mexico, and …Read More >

What separates the good candidates from the great? Is it character, skill or personality?  Do you hire for character and train for skill, or do you hire for certain skills and hope for great character? These questions can generate several different responses depending on who you ask. When …Read More >

Business leaders are often criticized for their tendency to keep looking “in the rear view mirror,” but is this always a bad thing? In life there are frequent occasions when one can learn from events of the past to augment future outcomes.  Where Continuous Improvement (CI) activities are …Read More >

There are few industries or businesses where improved inventory control could not positively impact bottom line results. Whether it’s something as complex as tracking costly well-drilling equipment, or as simple as making sure that a newborn baby ends up in the arms of the correct mother, we all …Read More >