Nopointosis

Smooth, efficient communication helps business management systems thrive. Many of the structures that we recommend having in place are specifically designed to help streamline the communication process. Morning standup meetings get everyone on the same page at the start of a shift. Daily management clarifies expectations and what the current Read more…

Nominal Data

Nominal Data

Nominal data is a type of qualitative data. It contains a set of possible values that has no measurable sequence to them. For example, “favorite pet” would be nominal data set. The values might include dog, cat, snake, frog, and horse. While most people would agree that dogs rank much Read more…

Null Hypothesis

“Null hypothesis” is a statistical term that basically means that there is an assumption that there is no statistical difference between observations. For example, the null hypothesis would say that any differences between a sample and a population would be due only to random chance. Statistical testing then confirms or Read more…

Nominal Conditions

A key requirement in a Lean operation is to make abnormal conditions stand out. Obviously, to recognize abnormal, you must also understand what normal is. Nominal conditions define your standard and let you see that you are operating within acceptable limits. Note that the term “nominal conditions” is not one Read more…

Names

Remembering someone’s name tells them that you place value on them as an individual. It shows that you respect them enough to remember who they are. Unfortunately, many, if not most, people have an extremely hard time remembering names of people they see only periodically. In leadership or continuous improvement Read more…

Noise (Sound)

Noise in Lean operations has a rather significant impact. High levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. There are basically two things you can do to avoid the loss of that vital sense: eliminate the noise or wear appropriate hearing protection. There are also other impacts of noise. People Read more…

Negotiation

Negotiation is simply the process of discussing something of mutual interest and agreeing to terms. Negotiations typically involve tradeoffs. One side gives something of value to the other site to get something of value in return. Negotiations may be conducted for a one-time transaction, or for an ongoing relationship. The Read more…