How to Use an Affinity Diagram to Easily Organize Ideas and Information
An Affinity Diagram is a tool that helps you group large amounts of information based on theme or relationship.
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Brainstorming is an approach that teams can use to generate many ideas quickly. The goal is to inspire more creative thoughts to generate many ideas quickly and often build from …
Read More5 Whys Root Cause Analysis: a Problem-Solving Tool to Get to the Root of the Problem
The 5 Whys root cause analysis tool helps you quickly get past surface assumptions. It helps you dig deeper so you can solve the root cause of the problem. …
Read MoreHow to Use the Ishikawa Fishbone Diagram as an Awesome Problem-Solving Tool
An easy explanation of how to use this powerful problem-solving tool with a simple fishbone diagram example. Have you ever been faced with a problem you didn’t know how …
Read MoreHow to Use a Critical to Quality CTQ Tree to Satisfy Customer Needs
The CTQ Tree is a simple tool to tell you exactly what your customer wants. Here’s how to use it. Have you ever asked a client or customer what …
Read MoreHow to Use Voice of the Customer (VOC) for Critical Customer Feedback
Getting the Voice of the Customer (VOC) tells you if you’re on the right track in your product or process improvement project. If you want to know that you’re …
Read MoreHow to Create a SIPOC Model for Process Creation or Improvement [SIPOC Template Download]
If you have a project that involves any type of process improvement, a SIPOC Model is a great tool to get your team started. And you don’t need to …
Read MoreWhen and How to Say No to a Project
You may feel like you don’t have the right to say “no” when your boss asks you to do something. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming or stressful, depending …
Read MoreHow to Use Paraverbal Communication for Powerful Engagement
Paraverbal communication is the pitch, pace, and tone of speech. This can improve your communication skills and give your message more impact. Here's how.
Read More5 Ways Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Improves Communication and Leadership
When considering ways to become a more respected leader, does emotional intelligence in the workplace come to mind? Or does thinking about emotions seem to be something that only …
Read MoreProject Managers at Work – Expert Guidance for All Project Managers [Bruce Harpham book review]
I recently read Bruce Harpham’s new book, Project Managers at Work. I wasn’t sure what to expect. The cover image looked intimidating. But once I started, I wanted to …
Read MoreHow to Build Rapport with Remote Team Members
Building trust with your team is critical. And taking time to build rapport with remote team members is just as important as building strong relationships with those in the …
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