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This is often formalized in Quality as a Root Cause Analysis #RCA, but really it’s a strategy for any type of problem solving. One of my favorite RCA tactics is “The 5 Whys.” It can be a little painful getting to the fourth and fifth “Why,” but those tough conversations often yield the most effective solutions.

Do you think business development is an essential skill for engineers? One of my favorite conversations about the importance of business development was with Laura Hughes. Even though this conversation happened in 2019, these skills are as essential as ever for engineers in our rapidly changing world. This video remains one of the most popular videos on Engineering Management Institute’s Youtube for a reason. Check it out and let me know what you think 📺 https://lnkd.in/e4VSHU8Z #Engineer #Engineering #BusinessDevelopment #Conversation

In his article “What if everybody did everything right?”, Lorin Hochstein advocates for a shift in incident analysis — instead of looking for who is to blame, we should assume that everyone involved made the best possible decisions given their information and constraints at the time. This approach, influenced by resilience engineering, favors looking deeper into the systemic issues rather than individual mistakes, aiming to improve overall organizational processes and learning. The thought provoking article is featured in this week's edition of Executive Engineering: https://lnkd.in/embFdKzY

Let's listen to my insightful, thought-provoking discussion with Mat Langley. We delve into the intriguing subject of system immobility and its impact on the business landscape over the past years.   Don't miss it 🔗 https://lnkd.in/deEGCVp4 🔗       #marckloepfel #kloepfel #kloepfelconsulting #procurement #supplychain #manager #procurementmanagmant #supplychaimanagmant #business #businessadvice

There’s no doubt that Adaption-Innovation theory can offer significant value to senior figures in every industry, company and organisation – wherever they are based in the world. I am therefore immensely grateful when colleagues from around the world share their experiences applying KAI to in a range of different situations, creating the right kind of change to increase wellbeing, profitability and effectiveness. In our latest new case study, Matthew Niermann from Schnabel Engineering has written about how he utilised KAI theory in the engineering industry, to create exceptional results for his company. Not only does this case study provide an extraordinary glimpse into the workings of a hugely successful construction organisation – but it also focuses on a rarely-publicised aspect of Dr Kirton’s theory, which explores the six key steps on how all problems are solved. Thanks so much to Matt and Iwan Jenkins for their support with creating this case study. Please click here to read it: https://lnkd.in/eJjGCy2j #kaifoundation #problemsolving #engineering #engineeringexcellence

Meet The Team | Simon Bishop | Principal Consultant Let’s step back to the early days of 2023 (it feels like a lifetime ago!) when Simon graced Human Engine with his expertise as a Principal Consultant. A linchpin in our operation, Simon's vast knowledge of procurement and commissioning is a true asset. Curious about the man behind the title? Keep swiping to learn more about Simon! #TEAMENGINE

After the Addicus Consulting Group has completed Discovery for a client and delivered a conceptual rendering of proposed changes and restructuring to their family wealth enterprise (FWE), our team then begins to build out detailed steps, sequencing, and other critical factors. The Project Engineering phase is vital as it solidifies our recommendations, rallies the team, and ensures everyone is aware of their role and timelines as we prepare for plan implementation.  To learn more about the Project Engineering phase, please visit: https://hubs.la/Q02GLSmZ0 #AddicusConsultingGroup #TheAddicusDifference #WealthCreates

💡 Lesson Learned: Unearthing Insights from Past Incidents for a Safer Future 🔍 Join Thomas Hall of KorTerra, Inc. for his session at #GlobalESC where you will gain valuable insights into incident investigation methodologies and learn how to foster a culture of continuous improvement within your organization. Don't miss out on this essential session! 👉 Learn more about this session and others ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02mL-s40 #ContinuousImprovement #DamagePrevention #ExcavationSafety #IncidentInvestigation

Our Director, @PhilipByrum, shares his best piece of business advice. And yes, glow worms do only live for a small number of days 🐛 (females two days, males six days). Follow along on our series, to hear more from Phil on starting the Orion Group, challenging the team to embrace change, and more… #engineeringlife #expandinghorizons #inspiration #professionaldevelopment #engineering #businessadvice

PECS: Building more than just structures, we build connections! Our story is a testament to the power of collaboration & innovation, even during tough times. Together, we can achieve anything! #PerceptiveEngineering #ConstructionExcellence #InnovativeSolutions #EngineeringSolutions #ConstructionServices