GE Healthcare’s Sarah Tilkens doesn’t have a background in manufacturing. What she does have is a curious, questioning nature. “I’m an experimenter,” says the senior manager of operational excellence ...

If you would rather see an oral surgeon for a root canal instead of trying to solve a math story problem, you are in good company. Mathematics, especially math story problems, terrify a great many ...

The following is an excerpt from People Solve Problems: the Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem (2021: Old Dutch Group), the latest book by IndustryWeek lean leadership contributor Jamie ...

The ability to solve complex problems effectively has become a defining factor for success. Yet, despite the abundance of tools and methodologies available, I've noticed organizations often struggle ...

Co-authored by RIT Executive Business Programs & ASME. Updated by RIT as of September 2025. As engineers take on greater responsibilities within their organizations, complementing their analytical ...