THE EVOLUTION OF EXCELLENCE From Shipbuilding to Starships — 500 Years of Continuous Improvement MONTHLY NEWSLETTER · OCTOBER 2026 · THE 1500s Where the Story Begins The Venetian Arsenal and the Birth of Organized Improvement Friends, Welcome to the first issue of the monthly newsletter for The Evolution of Excellence. Each month we will walk … Read more
“Five centuries of innovation reveal a timeless truth: every breakthrough begins as an improvement upon what came before.”— William J. Clayton With decades of experience leading operational excellence initiatives, I help organizations turn complexity into clarity, efficiency, and measurable results. I hold an MBA in finance and a Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Over the … Read more
William J. Clayton’s compelling study of 500 years of continuous improvement, from medieval shipyards to the age of starships Few books attempt to connect the craftsmanship of medieval shipbuilders with the technical sophistication of modern spacecraft. Fewer still do so through the disciplined lens of continuous improvement. In The Evolution of Excellence: From Medieval Shipbuilding … Read more