In technology innovation, nothing beats ‘Going to Gemba’
By BRAD CARLSON // Gemba, the place where things happen, is crucial to successful innovation. Gemba is a Japanese phrase meaning “the actual place.” It’s a term used often in…
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No. 635: In which beepers, cheese curds and Chinese astronauts take off – and Emeril kicks it up a notch
Last leg: Welcome to Friday, dear readers! You’ve conquered another busy workweek and earned another restful weekend – almost. Just one last sprint to go! So dig deep, intrepid…
No. 605: On Virginians, evil utensils and IT intros – and the day the Windows opened
Downs and ups: The first workweek of summer knocked down, the first weekend of the season queued up – well played, intrepid reader. It’s Friday, June 25, and we’re…
No. 591: Keep on trekking – to the stars, the Victorian Era and the global home of bioelectronic breakthroughs
Yes, you May: Welcome, dear readers, to the first Friday in May, and the warm and sunny conclusion of another busy workweek (at least here on Long Island). In…
No. 586: On Red Barons, Red democracy and socioeconomic red alerts – and a true labor of love
Trials, other tribulations: The Chauvin murder trial may be over (for now), but socioeconomic challenges still abound – and our relentless innovation mission continues, dear readers, as we muscle…