Our Approach

Learning
How can sustainable change occur, except that it be preceded by learning? So we can’t go too far in the discussion of CI without this key topic.Bloom’s taxonomy, in the cognitive domain, describes that adults learn by moving through (6) levels. Knowledge -> comprehension -> application -> analysis -> synthesis and then evaluation. Since this 1950′s research many things have changed, but how adults learn is basicallythe same.TGG understands these key concepts, so first and foremost we are trainers & mentors. Because of this grounded approach to learning we: Generate significant excitement Produce sustainable change Empower employees Change cultures, and Produce excellent results Why? Because all sustainable change is preceded by learning.	Bloom's Taxonomy - Learning in Action
Leaders
Whether our teams are learning in classrooms, Kaizen events, or performing Leaders Standard Work Leaders standard work (LSW): Daily checklists for line production leaders, team leaders, supervisors, value stream managers – that state explicit expectations for what it means to focus on the process. Items to be included in LSW are: 1) assign work, 2) inspect work, 3) record station measures (planned to actual), 4) training & mentoring of team members, 5) enforce standards, and 6) perform work. – one thing remains central: we are identifying new leaders within your organization.Core research contributions in the “full range leadership model” help us understand four elements of a transformational leader. 1. Individualized consideration 2. Intellectual stimulation 3. Inspirational motivation 4. Idealized Influence Our goal is not only to emulate these key elements ourselves, but also to foster them in your leaders. Learning, leaders and then we move to strategic change.	Full Range Leadership Model
Strategic Change (Q X A = E)
Most over complicate strategic change: rational solutions using tools (producing ‘quality (Q) solutions‘) supported by the acceptance (A) of stake holders in the area, determine if we produce effective (E) change.TGG recognizes these elements in change management; additionally we factor in: Complexity of the problem JDI Work out Kaizen (SCORE) DMAIC Strategic project Size and nature of the teams, and When learning is required at both the individual level – but also the group level Learning – Leaders – Strategic Change. It’s a cycle that we understand very well at TGG and what allows us to bring such valuable expertise to your company.	Strategic Change: Q X A = E

Read a Lean Story

Below are a list of general services that we provide. Please go to our support pagefor more detailed .pdf summaries.

Consulting:

• Lean Assessments – any work setting
• Transactional Lean – we use our formal LeanPC approach for computer-based processes (e.g. – service, transportation, etc.)
• Manufacturing Lean – we have substantial experience in both discrete & continuous manufacturing in a wide-range of industries

Software Sales & Training:

• Techsmith’s Morae
  
  

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  (software by Techsmith) Use Morae to capture your screen, record from a webcam and/or from a digital video camera, or any combination. Features for any type of testing include: live observation with note-taking, real-time Wii remote marking, participant survey delivery and analysis, variable speed playback during the analysis phase, highlight video clip creation, and secure online sharing of highlight videos. TGG uses the software specifically for a) SMED analysis, and b) transactional Kaizen

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  screen & keyboard recording software (certified resellers & technical support)
• TGG’s LeanPC
  
  

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  LeanPC: The patent-pending approach used by TGG to a) measure, and b) map transactional processes. LeanPC has (2) primary measurements which are a) total command length (TCL), and b) OPCE. Command length is the number of commands used in a respective transaction or process. It’s the “process length.” OPCE is an efficiency metric that uses P – A – Y factors where P is performance, A is availability, and Y is yield. For each of these factors we have a patent pending list of (15) wastes that should be avoided/eliminated in transactional settings. LeanPC also includes a visual graph (map) of transactional flows which is also patent pending.

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  graphing software – graphical & analysis software for transactional processes
• TGG’s Outlook plug-in for Morae recorder

Classroom Training & Belt Mentoring:

• For classes go to the support page
• Expert facilitators in a) Change Works simulations (ProdSim, OffSim), b) Human Synergistics Survival Simulations and applications of their GSI (group styles inventory) tool, and c) MIT’s The Beer Sim, in addition to at least (10) proprietary others.
• Developed formal in-depth mentoring tool for LSS belts that measured (12) different key areas required for them to be successful change agents

Training Material Development for Leaders:

• eLearning Training Material Development
• Classroom Training Material Development
• Custom Lean Simulation Development

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