Bareither Group Consulting, LLC

There are unlimited things you could work on in your business. Most leaders decide where they want to go and immediately start activating. That bias to action is what has made them successful. But is there a crucial first step you could be missing? Analyzing where they’re at and what gaps exist between where they want to be gives the direction needed to create a useful plan. Action is critical, but action without an accurate plan is just motion.

What does a "Self-Correcting" System mean? Self-correcting means that issues are identified and resolved quickly, maintaining consistent quality and performance without the need for constant manual intervention. ... okay ... So, how does that work? Continuously monitoring your performance metrics and taking action when a trigger occurs (special cause, out of control, off track, 'red') then managing the process until it returns, means the team can "self-correct" and you #improveLESS. - Connect to Goals: Strategically, what are you trying to accomplish or improve ... reduced cost, improved capacity to meet demand, reduced lead time for competitive advantage? This reinforces WHY the daily metrics are important. - Understand the Process & Define relevant Metrics: "Go See" and talk to those closest to the work. How do you know you are performing? Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) are good categories to start with. - Deploy a Standard: Visualize your metrics, have a routine cadence/time to review, and guidance on when to take action. This makes information flow predictable and sets clear expectations. Ready to see how your teams can redefine daily management? Schedule a call at the link on my profile. #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

See, Share, Soar In process improvement, making your performance visual and transparent can transform your journey toward operational excellence. As a senior operations leader, your role is key in driving this shift. - Implement Simple Visual Management Systems: easy to understand and easy to update - Start manual and iterate: though we live in a digital age, we can learn and iterate faster on white board or flip chart - Celebrate Successes (and learnings): when we improve, let's pause and celebrate, when we miss ... lets pause and see what we learned, this is the cycle of scientific thinking the enables continuous improvement You too can #improveLESS and get better results. Schedule a call at the link on my profile. Let's explore together how we can unlock the full potential of your teams. #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

Full Steam Ahead: Navigating the Waters of Process Improvement In continuous improvement, the greatest obstacle is often to START process improvement. But we also need direction to navigate. Just like a ship, we need to leave the dock... and then need course correction to stay on track, operations need adjustments to maintain efficiency. There are thousands of things to be working on. Strategy Deployment helps us stay Focused and Aligned on the improvements that navigate us toward our goal. Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control are phases with check on our GPS location to guide each project and your organization toward sustainable improvement. This is how you can #improveLESS … and get better results. Ready to see how your teams can redefine strategy deployment? Schedule a call at the link on my profile. Let's explore together how we can unlock the full potential of your teams. #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

Too Many Goals? That's Scary! Do Less, Achieve More In continuous improvement, we often ask, "How many goals are too many?" As senior leaders in operations, it’s essential to find the right balance. Here are three key points to guide your focus: - Clarity is paramount: Having too many goals creates confusion and dilutes focus. Keep things simple and ensure each goal is clear-cut for your team to follow with ease. - Quality over quantity: It’s better to pursue a few well-defined, impactful goals than a long list of vague objectives. Strategic deployment isn’t about ticking off boxes—it’s about achieving meaningful outcomes. - Alignment with vision: Every goal must align with your company’s overarching vision. If it doesn’t, it becomes a distraction rather than progress. The best strategies are not those that try to accomplish everything but those that focus on doing fewer things exceptionally well. This is the heart of strategic deployment in continuous improvement. This is how you can #improveLESS … and get better results. #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

Your Strategy is Only as Strong as Your Team In continuous improvement, it’s not just about developing a good strategy — it’s about deploying and realizing that “teams define how.” - Teams are the engine behind strategy deployment. They pursue goals with real, measurable results. You need to be clear and aligned so they can execute with Focus. - Teams keep your strategy grounded in reality. They operate closest to the value-add portions of the business. This ensures your strategy aligns with day-to-day operations. Your teams are the ones who can transform a good strategy into great performance. This is how you can #improveLESS … and get better results. Ready to see how your teams can redefine strategy deployment? Schedule a call at the link on my profile. Let's explore together how we can unlock the full potential of your teams. #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

Leaders Define Success: Are You Setting the Right Tone? Be clear about what you want, stay disciplined to execute and monitor, provide the right resources and support to teams, be ready to make necessary adjustments to stay aligned. Continuous improvement results from discipline, focus, and the courage to experiment. Are you setting the right tone for your teams? When you do, you can #improveLESS … and get better results. #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

Lead with Purpose ➡️ Drive Results Your Behavior over time = Team Culture Look in the Mirror for areas for development, have a Learning Mindset Be Humble about your role and feedback Prioritize Customer Value in your decisions Leaders may foster a culture of ongoing learning and development that will guarantee improved outcomes by giving teams more authority, encouraging candid communication, and recognizing victories. That's how you start to #improveLESS … and get better results. Ready to explore how you're 'leading' your business? Schedule a call through the link on my profile. 📞 #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 = 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔 Are you striving to understand and enhance customer value? 🌟 we can't take out "waste" if we don't know what "value" is. - Customer-Centric Mindset: Make customer needs (quality, lead time, price) the driving force behind your continuous improvement efforts. - Create Feedback Loops: Regularly gather customer feedback, can you get your front line exposed to understand the value of their work? - Foster Innovation: Encourage your team to think differently, they can do that better if they understand what matters. This is how you can #improveLESS … and get better results. 💼 Ready to take your business to the next level? Schedule a call with us through the link on my profile. 📞 #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 The Secret Sauce of Success? In continuous improvement, humility plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of growth and success. As senior leaders in operations, embracing humility can lead to remarkable advancements in operational excellence. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 to own your mistakes, share what you learned. Brag about the team when they learn something new, solve a problem, accomplish a goal. Don't be afraid to show your 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Put on a 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 to approach challenges with curiosity. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 and empower others, not command and control. This is how you can #improveLESS … and get better results. Take the next step towards enhancing your leadership team by scheduling a call through the link on my profile. #Lean #SixSigma #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence