Challenges With Data

Challenges With Data

A recent article in Harvard Business Review calls to attention some of the challenges inherent in analyzing Human Resources data.  The writer, Peter Cappelli, points out that analysis of HR data is hampered by a variety of factors including legal issues encountered when crossing international borders, lack of abundant data, and a sense that not…

Standard Specifications, Standard Procedures, and Standard Work… What’s the Difference?

Standard Specifications, Standard Procedures, and Standard Work… What’s the Difference?

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.  Except in my neighborhood, where the Reno summer heat has taken its toll on all grass equally.  If only there were some written standards that could help run our sprinklers efficiently and effectively, maybe we could keep a nice, uniformly green neighborhood.  You’d…