Author: Arvind Maram
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How to assess training effectiveness?
Here’s something I prepared based on the Kirkpatrick model for evaluating how effective are the organizations training programs. In most cases, at least that I have seen the effectiveness evaluation ends at the first level (Reaction). If you’re reading this, do please share your comments below. Thank you! Level What? Assessment Method (How?) When to…
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Applying systems thinking philosophy to product development for resilience in a disruptive world
In a world where the overall life span of products and even businesses is diminishing [1], to survive and sustain growth it becomes important to view things holistically [2]. A myopic, short-term view not only would increase the chances of being disrupted but also may cause damage to the larger system (market, environment, etc.) as…
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Standard of living, products and services
“Standard of living of a country is dependent on its ability to produce goods and services.” – Gregory Mankiw In the book “Toyota Production System” Taiichi Ohno quotes Toyoda Kiichiro’s words that “Catch up with America in three years. Otherwise, the automobile industry of Japan will not survive”! That was in 1945, after that Toyota…
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A short story about bringing a product to market!
This is a short story on establishing the required processes, vendor network and building a good team to develop products indigenously.