Author Archives: John

4D Improvement: Change is the Name of the Game

Posted on March 12, 2011 by John

I gave a presentation at the 6th annual New Jersey Process Improvement Symposium yesterday and talked about four-dimensional improvement. Some highlights: Improvement = change + direction + results –>real value There are four categories of models those of us who … Continue reading →

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A Motivation Theory To Try Right Now

Posted on March 9, 2010 by John

A good theory of motivation has to recognize the fact that we are each motivated differently. In the practice of neurolinguistic programming or "NLP" this is taken into account in a number of ways. One of the more useful NLP … Continue reading →

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Eight Steps To Successful Leadership

Posted on June 22, 2009 by John

One important part of success in life is the continually developing your ability to lead. It's important that we not only be able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. None of us succeeds in life only by … Continue reading →

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Some Pretty Good Ps for Planning a Meeting

Posted on April 7, 2009 by John

How much money and time are wasted in meetings every year? Estimates range from one-third to half your time. That adds up to millions! Here are some useful things to consider when planning for a meeting that’s worth your—and everyone … Continue reading →

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What It Takes to Change

Posted on March 16, 2009 by John

I had a professor in graduate school who once told me, "People don't change; only situations." While I don't fully agree with that, there is some merit to the observation. Stephen Covey once said that there are three requirements for … Continue reading →

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