John Ballis
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If your organization can benefit from my expertise in assessing corporate culture, navigating organizational dynamics, and translating corporate strategies into tangible results for sustainable change, then you’ve come to the right place.
“John is one of those rare Lean consultants who knows how to get long term results. You will enjoy working with him. I highly make this recommendation”
– Norman Bodek – Owner, PCS Press – Recognized as the Godfather of Lean.
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92% of Businesses have more than 100 Educational Tools for employees use. WHY?
92% of Businesses have more than 100 Educational Tools for employees use. WHY?Filed In: Industry News | Lean Studies | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou...
What is the Difference Between Lean, Six Sigma and Lean-Six Sigma?
What is the Difference Between Lean, Six Sigma and Lean-Six Sigma?Filed In: Industry News | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou HoltzFor those new to Lean, the...
Why are so many Leaders not seeing the money?
Why are so many Leaders not seeing the money?Filed In: Industry News | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou HoltzRemember when the idea of lean manufacturing hit...
Super Kaizens are disruptive when coupled with new technologies.
Super Kaizens are disruptive when coupled with new technologies.Filed In: Industry News | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou HoltzWith the buzz word of...
Everyone Needs A Lean Coach with Harada
Everyone Needs A Lean Coach with HaradaFiled In: Industry News | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou HoltzIf you’ve been considering leadership coaching recently...
How to Avoid Lean Transformation Failure
How to Avoid Lean Transformation FailureFiled In: Industry News | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou Holtz I believe when Lean Strategy Principles are...
Choosing a lean champion is not as easy as it looks.
Choosing a lean champion is not as easy as it looks.Filed In: Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou HoltzChoosing a lean champion is not as easy as it looks. The...
Super Kaizen yields $3.5 million in 8 weeks to the bottom line. Are you achieving this kind of results?
Super Kaizen yields $3.5 million in 8 weeks to the bottom line. Are you achieving this kind of results?Filed In: Industry News | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." –...
Original Value Stream Maps
Original Value Stream MapsFiled In: Industry News | Samurai MindsetBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou HoltzOriginal Value Stream Mapping In the early days of Toyota, a SIPOC...
Lean/OPEX is needed to assist with the border patrol
Lean/OPEX is needed to assist with the border patrolFiled In: Industry NewsBy John Ballis"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity." – Lou HoltzThis week’s post is about continuous improvement with the...
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Hi! I’m John Ballis. Welcome to my Dojo.
My track record of implementing process improvements for bottom-line results has afforded me the certification of Samurai Master Black Belt Expert of LEAN. If you’re looking for an innovative and resourceful professional, an operational strategist with hands-on experience in executive leadership and operational excellence management, then you’ve come to the right place.
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