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1 online resource (250 pages) |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Authors; Chapter 1 Strategic Excellence; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Phases; 1.2.1 Analyze; 1.2.2 Define; 1.2.3 Execute; 1.2.4 Refine; 1.3 Summary; Phase I: Analyze: Diving Deep into Current Conditions; Chapter 2 Introduction to Analysis; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Why Analyze?; 2.2.1 Problems = Opportunities; 2.2.2 One Size Does Not Fit All; 2.2.3 Reinvent the Wheel; 2.3 Analysis Approach; 2.4 Summary; Chapter 3 Visioning and Scenario Planning; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Perspectives. |
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3.3 Visioning and Scenario Planning Procedure3.3.1 Step 1 â#x80;#x93; Leadership Orientation; 3.3.2 Step 2 â#x80;#x93; Orientation Briefing; 3.3.3 Step 3 â#x80;#x93; Visioning Assignment; 3.3.4 Step 4 â#x80;#x93; Visioning Workshop; 3.3.5 Step 5 â#x80;#x93; Post-workshop Wrap-Up; 3.4 Summary; Chapter 4 Internal Analysis; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Strategy Analysis; 4.3 Cultural Analysis; 4.4 Operations Analysis; 4.4.1 Production Efficiency; 4.4.2 Quality; 4.4.3 Cost; 4.4.4 Value Stream; 4.4.5 Financial Performance; 4.4.6 Commercial Performance; 4.4.7 Continuous Improvement; 4.5 Differentiation Analysis. |
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4.6 Employee Development Analysis4.7 Summary; Chapter 5 External Analysis; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Client Relationship Analysis; 5.2.1 Identify the Client; 5.2.2 Understand the Client; 5.3 Supply Chain Analysis; 5.3.1 Relationship Analysis; 5.3.2 Supply Chain Analysis; 5.4 SWOT Analysis; 5.5 PESTLE Analysis; 5.6 Gap Analysis; 5.7 Independent External Assessments; 5.8 Summary; Phase II: Define: Establishing the Best Path to the Ideal Future State; Chapter 6 Introduction to Define; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Why Define?; 6.2.1 Establish Clear Direction; 6.2.2 Develop Strategic Thinking. |
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6.2.3 Enhance Buy-In6.3 Approach to Define; 6.4 Summary; Chapter 7 Shingo Guiding Principles; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Guiding Principles; 7.2.1 Respect Every Individual; 7.2.2 Lead with Humility; 7.2.3 Seek Perfection; 7.2.4 Focus on Process; 7.2.5 Embrace Scientific Thinking; 7.2.6 Flow and Pull Value; 7.2.7 Assure Quality at the Source; 7.2.8 Think Systematically; 7.2.9 Create Constancy of Purpose; 7.2.10 Create Value for the Customer; 7.3 Summary; Chapter 8 Establishing a Direction; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Core Competencies; 8.3 Vision; 8.4 Mission; 8.5 Defining the Customer. |
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8.6 Strategic Perspectives8.6.1 Financial Perspective; 8.6.2 Operational Perspective; 8.6.3 Employee-Based Perspective; 8.6.4 Customer-Based Perspective; 8.7 Priorities; 8.8 Summary; Chapter 9 Objectives; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Common Mistakes; 9.2.1 Lack of Strategic Alignment; 9.2.2 Focusing Too Much on Symptoms; 9.2.3 Ignoring the Client; 9.2.4 Forgetting What Youâ#x80;#x99;re Great At; 9.3 Characteristics of a Good Objective; 9.3.1 Aligned with Strategic Mission; 9.3.2 Clear and Specific; 9.3.3 Inclusive; 9.3.4 Customer Centric; 9.3.5 Simple; 9.3.6 Measurable; 9.3.7 Realistic; 9.3.8 Nonconflicting. |
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9.3.9 Challenging. |
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Engineering -- Management.
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Architectural firms -- Management.
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Construction industry -- Management.
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Six sigma (Quality control standard)
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Ingénierie -- Gestion. |
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Agences d'architecture -- Gestion. |
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Construction -- Industrie -- Gestion. |
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Six Sigma. |
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Architectural firms -- Management |
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Construction industry -- Management |
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Engineering -- Management |
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Six sigma (Quality control standard) |
| Added Author |
Plenert, Joshua.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Plenert, Gerhard. Strategic Excellence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries : How AEC Firms Can Develop and Execute Strategy Using Lean Six Sigma. Milton : Productivity Press, ©2018 9781138478855 |
| ISBN |
9781351045506 |
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1351045504 |
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9781351045490 |
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1351045490 |
| Standard No. |
9781351045490 |
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