November 2014 - aleanjourney

Lean Quote: Thanksgiving, After All, Is A Word Of Action 0
- Lean Quote
- November 28, 2014
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Happy Thanksgiving! Take a Moment to Be Thankful 0
- Other
- November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving Day has evolved over the years as an important holiday. It is not just about feasting and merrymaking. The tradition of Thanksgiving dinner teaches us to appreciate the finer things in life. It is about showing one’s gratitude for the blessings that we are showered with. In all the hustle and bustle of getting
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No MAS – How to Save the World (or at Least Yourself) From Bad Meetings 0
- Sharing Best Practices
- November 24, 2014
Every day, we allow our coworkers, who are otherwise very, very nice people, to steal from us. I’m talking about time. Your time. In fact, I believe that we are in the middle of a global epidemic of a terrible new illness known as MAS: Mindless Accept Syndrome. The primary symptom of Mindless Accept Syndrome
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Lean Quote: There is No Secret to Success 0
- Lean Quote
- November 21, 2014
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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10 Dimensions of A Creative Climate 0
- Culture, Sharing Best Practices
- November 19, 2014
A change of culture occurs when people start behaving differently as a result of a change in the climate of the organization. Altering a company’s workplace environment is the most direct way to develop and manage employees’ creativity. Improving the organizational climate for creativity and innovation can effectively promote problem solving in a company and
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Every Quality Professional A Leader 0
- ASQ's Influential Voices, Quality
- November 17, 2014
This month on ASQ’s blog Bill Troy presents the idea that “Every quality professional a leader.” Like a lot of fundamentally important concepts, this sounds simple and straightforward but needs to be thought out a bit. In short, we want, need, and expect every one of our members—and indeed, every person in the quality community—to
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