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Culture of Excellence
Built on Principles, Driven by Purpose
A true culture of excellence goes beyond tools and systems, it’s rooted in principles. Guided by the Shingo Model, this blog explores how aligning behaviors with timeless principles creates consistency, engagement, and sustainable results across every level of the organization.


Why Culture Change Fails After the First 100 Days, and How to Fix It
The first 100 days of any transformation are full of energy. Leaders communicate a renewed vision. Teams listen with curiosity. Workshops are held, posters appear, and enthusiasm is high. People genuinely want to believe that this time, things will be different. But a familiar pattern soon follows. After the initial excitement fades, daily pressures return. Old habits quietly reestablish themselves. Leaders become absorbed in operational demands. Middle managers struggle to
2 days ago4 min read


Why Transformation Fails: The Missing Discipline Behind Excellence
70% of transformation initiatives fail, not because of poor planning, but because change isn’t integrated. Learn why Change Management is the strategic enabler of excellence and how to embed it from inception.
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Lessons from the Global OE Index
When I hosted Dawn Ringrose on the Excellence Foresight Podcast, the conversation quickly became a masterclass in organizational...
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Building Systems That Work—Not Just on Paper
Perspectives from the Shingo Systems Design Too many organizations struggle to remain competitive—not because they can't solve problems,...
Apr 28, 20253 min read


What does it take to be an effective digital leader?
A study conducted by ResearchGate in 2022 defines a "digital leader" as one who brings innovative ideas to the digital realm, motivates...
Feb 4, 20255 min read


The Power of Systems: A New Year’s Resolution to Embrace Constancy of Purpose in 2025
As we step in 2025, many of us are reflecting on the changes we want to make, both personally and professionally. While resolutions often...
Jan 6, 20253 min read


New Year, New Goals
Why do Millions of People Resolve to Change at the Beginning of Every Year? The start of a new year feels like a chance to reset,...
Jan 3, 20253 min read


Strategies for Successful Transformation
Change is inevitable in any organization, but managing it effectively can pave the way for long-term success. Recent research from...
Sep 27, 20243 min read


Designing Your Organizational Culture
Imagine walking into a workplace where every team member is motivated, innovation flourishes, and excellence is the norm. This isn't just...
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Innovate and Thrive: Embrace Scientific Thinking and Knowledge Integration
The Shingo Institute asserts that innovation and improvement stem from repeated cycles of experimentation, direct observation, and...
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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