Governance & Operating Rhythm
Bad data is rarely a technical mystery, it’s usually a decision problem wearing a data costume. This article shows why KPI trust breaks (definitions, timing, identity), what a trust-first approach looks like, and how to build a data “supply chain” that produces reliable dashboards and forecasts. Includes a practical road map and a 2-week starter plan to surface where your numbers are getting distorted.
January 2, 2026
David Carneal
Full Length Articles
When LEGO nearly collapsed in the early 2000s, it didn’t save itself with more products, more features, or more meetings. It saved itself by cutting complexity, shrinking the number of unique parts, and selling distractions that weren’t core to the business. The lesson is blunt: complexity is a tax, and someone in operations always ends up paying it. If you want a faster, cleaner operation, the first question isn’t what to add, it’s what to stop doing.
December 31, 2025
David Carneal
Process Improvement
Standardization doesn’t kill creativity. It kills rework, confusion, and the endless “which version do you use?” conversations. LEGO’s turnaround shows how constraints can make systems faster and teams more inventive. Use the 3-layer model to standardize inputs, default workflows, and exceptions without turning your process into bureaucracy.
October 7, 2025
David Carneal
