Recently in the News

In this news section, we aim to keep you posted on recent press releases, client success stories, and relevant developments within Exceed.

Please see below for most recent press releases and news stories:

01 – Performance Improvement: The X Factor

Exceed’s aim is to exceed expectations, but how do we do it?  What is the X factor in delivering a successful performance improvement project? Is it the plan, the processes, or our visual management tools? Or is it the quality of our coaches or the level of support from clients?

Many performance consultancies claim to have the magic formula that guarantees project success. The reality is that there is no such thing. Read more...

02 - Kaizen Blitz – Uncovering Real Possibilities

The use of Lean Kaizen and Kaizen Blitz is increasing year on year across many business environments. Whether at a top University or at the heart of an O&G explorations campaign the principles are universal. 

A recent project focused on “reducing book miles” in a well-stocked academic library provides a great example of the use of a Kaizen Blitz to crack a complex problem. Read more...

03 - Developing Internal Lean Capability

The key word for any business investing in improvement initiatives is sustainability. Is the initiative you’re about to invest in sustainable? What will happen when the experts leave? Will they leave behind embedded capability? Read more...

04 - Leadership: A Critical Success Factor

Leaders often underestimate their role in bringing about organisational change.  Senior leadership says “make it happen” and then expects that it will, leaving middle management faced with the challenge of diving into an initiative that they don’t fully understand. And so, while upper and middle management both expect the other to demonstrate visible leadership ... Read more...