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Measuring stuff
I like to measure, but many do not. Usually I am the outlier because I promote measurement concepts touted (but not practiced) for 30 years. Talking about process measurement gets me jazzed, but often it puts others to sleep. Why are people so resistant to measuring?
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A few words of advice
Many graduating students dread facing prospective employers. As someone who participated in campus recruiting, let me assure you that employers share the same stress and pressure to fill entry-level positions with qualified staff. To help guide those entering the world of business, here are a few job interviewing suggestions from the employer’s point of view.
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Facilities planning for greener hospitals
When a 300-bed healthcare facility recently decided to explore integrating “green” features into its facility design, I was delighted to find many initiatives to help identify and select best practices in emerging “green” technologies to reduce energy consumption, conserve resources and improve the environment of care.
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The future of U.S. manufacturing
Is American manufacturing prepared for a turnaround? While the daily media remains gloomy on the subject, a new comprehensive report from the U.S. Council on Competitiveness says “yes.” Titled “Make: An American Manufacturing Movement,” it is based on extensive real-world research into the manufacturing sector, its challenges and its prospects for lasting growth.
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