“If you want to retain those who are present, be loyal to those who are absent.” -- Dr. Stephen Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

“Learning cannot be disassociated from action.” -- Peter Senge, The Fifth Discipline

“Just remember that it's a grand illusion - deep inside we're all the same. ” -- Styx, The Grand Illusion

“The most important measures are both unknown and unknowable.” -- W. Edwards Deming, Out of the Crisis

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	The Institute of Industrial Engineers
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Do you need to find simple ways to help you reduce costs, save time, improve workplace safety, take quality to a new level, or increase team morale? If so, I am confident that you can find something on this site to help you realize one or more of these goals. There are over 140 pages on this site, and very few of them are of a 'sales' nature. I also add at least one new page a week - please come back as time permits, and take the time to learn more!

My focus at Great Systems! is simple -- I help organizations design, analyze, and improve the key systems that are used each day to create results. In many cases, these systems are in place already - they just may not be designed or functioning very well. Since 1980, I have been searching for the best systems, and I believe that I have found some great ones.

The "Services" button will take you to a summary of the customized services that I can provide your organization with from a systems improvement perspective. My goal is to help you use the workbooks, workshops, and articles featured on this site to (1) reduce management system waste, (2) create a sustainable high performance work culture, and (3) get better results without having to spend a lot of money or time. Send me an e-mail if you would like to learn more!!

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