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The new regulars’ table is a think tank

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Colleague conversations at the company.

Thinktank:
Continuous Improvement (CI) often forgets to improve itself — Is it time for a new CI culture?

Share knowledge. Shape the future.

Business Talk for Strategic Decision-Makers.

The Think Tank is a moderated roundtable for new and existing customers, held quarterly, that facilitates open discussions on current challenges and opportunities. In a relaxed atmosphere, the format provides space for fresh ideas, the exchange of proven best practices, and networking with other professionals.

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Agenda:

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Welcome and Introduction

• Participant Introductions (brief & concise)
• Objectives of this Think Tank

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Keynote Presentations with Discussion Rounds

• Continuous Improvement often forgets to improve itself — Is it time for a new CI culture?
• Open Roundtable: Which actions can be implemented immediately?
• Identifying Quick Wins

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Summary of Key Takeaways

• Topic for the Next Workshop (Suggestions welcome)
• Feedback & Closing Remarks

Tink Tank Recap – April 3

At our last Think Tank, we had an engaging discussion about how Continuous Improvement (CI) can become an integral part of company culture. Two real-world examples — the 5S principle, where workplaces gradually slipped back into old habits, and an underused problem-solving whiteboard — made one point particularly clear:

The feeling of togetherness doesn’t happen by itself — it is the result of continuous effort and intentional team building.

Key to driving sustainable change are team spirit, communication, and individual accountability. One particularly inspiring insight was the realization that, as experts, we often forget how challenging it can be to grasp a topic for the first time. Becoming aware of this fosters understanding and helps create an open learning culture. A heartfelt thank you to all participants for their valuable contributions — we look forward to the next Think Tank!

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The goal of our Think Tank is to share experiences and learn from one another. The focus is on the challenges that companies face in their day-to-day operations. A wide range of issues are discussed openly — from operational difficulties and project execution and organization challenges to technical and subject-matter questions.

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