Strategic excellence in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries : how AEC firms can develop and execute strategy using lean Six Sigma / Gerhard Plenert and Joshua J. Plenert.
By: Plenert, Gerhard Johannes [author.].
Contributor(s): Plenert, Joshua J [author.].
Publisher: New York : Taylor & Francis, ©2018Description: 229 pages.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781138478855 (hardback : alk. paper).Subject(s): Engineering -- Management | Architectural firms -- Management | Construction industry -- Management | Six sigma (Quality control standard)Genre/Form: Print books.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | TA190 .P55 2018 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU00000000014236 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Strategic excellence -- Phase i: analyze -- Diving deep into current conditions -- Introduction to analyze -- Visioning & scenario planning -- Internal analysis -- External analysis -- Phase ii: define -- Establishing the best path to the ideal future state -- Introduction to define -- Shingo guiding principles -- Establishing a direction -- Objectives -- Metrics -- Action items & goals -- Strategy map -- Execute -- Engaging and aligning the organization -- Introduction to execute -- Cascading -- Governance -- Reporting -- Engagement -- Onboarding -- Communication -- Phase iv: refine -- Stimulating continuous improvement through cultural vitality -- Introduction to refine -- Problem solving -- Lean, six sigma & tps -- Shingo -- Breakthrough thinking -- Leadership & strategic excellence -- Conclusion -- About the authors -- References -- Index.