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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Stronger together — Lean & Industry 4.0
Stronger together — Lean & Industry 4.0Filed 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 Industry 4.0 and 4th industrial revolution...
Where does AI (artificial intelligence) fit with the Lean Industry
Where does AI (artificial intelligence) fit with the Lean IndustryFiled 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 HoltzWhere does AI (artificial...
How do I become a Lean Six Sigma Expert?
How do I become a Lean Six Sigma Expert?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 HoltzHow do I become a Lean Six Sigma Expert? Well here go...
What is a Master Black Belt
What is a Master Black BeltFiled 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 HoltzHere’s a question for this week. In 2009 ASQ struggled with...
Does Continuous Improvement have to have a Change Management element?
Does Continuous Improvement have to have a Change Management element?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 HoltzDoes Continuous...
Lean Transformation does not work without Change Management
Lean Transformation does not work without Change ManagementFiled 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 HoltzLean Transformation...
Courage is the quality that distinguishes great Lean leaders from excellent Lean managers.
Courage is the quality that distinguishes great Lean leaders from excellent Lean managers.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...
How to Avoid Catastrophic Failures in Lean Improvement Journey
How to Avoid Catastrophic Failures in Lean Improvement JourneyFiled In: 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 HoltzHow to Avoiding Catastrophic...
Lean Implementation Failures – Why they happen, and how to avoid them.
Lean Implementation Failures – Why they happen, and how to avoid them.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 HoltzOne of the most...
What do you think is the main reason Lean Fails?
What do you think is the main reason Lean Fails?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 HoltzHere the open form question this week. What do...
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Practical applications of the warriors mindset in driving organizational change.
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A look at successful and unsuccessful implementation of LEAN methodologies.
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The latest developments and opportunities in the world of process improvement.
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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