http://GlimmerSite.com/2009/09/20/re-examine-everything-and-don%e2%80%99t-be-afraid-to-ask-%e2%80%9cstupid-questions-%e2%80%9d/bruce-mau/ For creative thinkers interested in making a better world by design Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:44:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://GlimmerSite.com/2009/09/20/re-examine-everything-and-don%e2%80%99t-be-afraid-to-ask-%e2%80%9cstupid-questions-%e2%80%9d/bruce-mau/comment-page-1/#comment-1888 Pete Abilla Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:53:47 +0000 http://GlimmerSite.com/?p=1772#comment-1888 A key concept in lean manufacturing is the notion of "root cause". A method often used is something simple but very effective called "the 5 whys". Basically, the assumption is that there is more than the first "why" and so if consecutive "whys" are asked, we get closer to the root cause.  This practice has been adopted by many companies and is so simple, effective, and accessible by anybody. And, it works. A key concept in lean manufacturing is the notion of "root cause". A method often used is something simple but very effective called "the 5 whys". Basically, the assumption is that there is more than the first "why" and so if consecutive "whys" are asked, we get closer to the root cause. 
This practice has been adopted by many companies and is so simple, effective, and accessible by anybody. And, it works.

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I believe the key to growth is to continue to keep an open mind to new techniques and theories to enrich our day to day projects. All of us one bit at a time can really continue to change the way we live in.
The human element is also a very big factor.

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