by Jason Baird | Nov 10, 2025 | Improve Results
One of the questions I get asked most frequently by people interested in learning more about continuous improvement (CI) is “What books would you recommend to get started?” Here are my top 5 book recommendations. I found all of these books extremely...
by Jason Baird | Aug 15, 2025 | Improve Results
Unlock the power of CIU’s training courses for your entire workforce. With a business subscription, all your employees get open access to all online courses. Imagine the power of your entire team completing improvement projects that wow your customers and help...
by Jason Baird | Aug 14, 2025 | Fundamentals
Companies across the globe list Continuous Improvement as one of their main core values. What exactly is it and what’s all the hype? Continuous Improvement is a framework for business growth and improvement every day. It draws on principles and tools developed...
by Jason Baird | Jan 12, 2023 | Fundamentals
Four Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement This video explains the four principles needed to begin building a culture of continuious improvement by way of comparison to building a car. Build good processes that deliver value Establish standard work for stability and...
by Jason Baird | May 14, 2020 | Standard Work
Standard Work As you may recall, the lean system of continuous improvement is designed to help you achieve the three goals below: Highest Quality Shortest Lead Time Lowest Cost The foundation of achieving these goals is in creating stability in e work flow of your...