Gina Temple

  images.pexels.com Gina Temple: Five Principles of Lean Methodology Lean is a methodology in project management that aims to reduce waste – unnecessary parts of a process that does not add value, explains Gina Temple. A process must go through Lean many times to ensure no waste is left behind. If done correctly, Lean can increase productivity while reducing cost, which is advantageous to the organization in the long run. What are the five Lean Principles? Lean aims to eliminate waste while maximizing value, notes Gina Temple. In their book "The Machine That Changed the World," Womack and Jones share the five principles of Lean manufacturing. These principles can help improve workplace efficiency. Define Value The amount a customer is willing to pay for a product or service is called value. Understanding the customer's needs is essential to define the value. Organizations can conduct interviews, surveys, and more to determine what their customers find valuable, the best w...

istockphoto.com Gina Temple Gives an Overview of Organizational Change Organizational Change Management Organizational change management, otherwise known as OCM, which is a structured process, is also a set of tools for managing the people side of change. Healthcare leader Gina Temple notes that it focuses on how employees could and would react to the change and subsequent changes so you can establish steps in place to minimize resistance. A good OCM plan can lead to a successful transformation instead of failing to get it off the ground. Often, companies and their leaders jump into the technical side of their projects and assume everything else will fall into place. When this happens, employees have been seen to grow resentful and even fearful, warns Gina Temple. Without clear and constant communication in and around the change, employees may have unanswered questions such as: "How will it affect my role in the company?" "Will new things be difficult to learn?" and...