Embrace and Enable Continuous Change

The following article discusses an approach to position an enterprise for successful change. Change is a constant part of what we do, in the project management space, and the pace of business change will only continue to accelerate in the future. This reminded me of the kaizen methods of continuous improvement, that are the foundation for the Toyota production system and company culture. A fabric or mechanism for continuous change, even small changes, builds an organizational competence that can scale. ...

... "In order to take advantage of the improvements or avoid the disruptions, a mechanism needs to be built into the fabric of the company to make change part of everyday work life. When this mechanism is built into the company, the introduction and acceptance of change becomes a lot smoother. " ...

Via TechRepublic: Built-in change processes

Embrace Toyota Kaizen

Here's a set of leadership principles that contribute to the success of the Toyota production system. These can translate well into the field of project management. ...

... "Advancing your team member's careers by walking along side them on their learning journey, mentoring them and keeping them from wavering on the path of the creative thinking process is also a leadership habit kaizen develops. " ...

Via Manufacturer.com: Kaizen Leadership Development