April 2016 - aleanjourney

Lean Quote: Don’t Wait, Start Now 0
- Lean Quote
- April 29, 2016
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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Book Review: Lean Culture Change – Using a Daily Management System 0
- Book Review
- April 27, 2016
There are many books that explain the why, the what, the when and the where. These are all very important. However without the how – the needed execution to achieve – high performance will not take place. Lean Culture Change does an amazing job all tying all the tools together to deploy and practice a
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Book Review: The Dark Matter and Dark Energy of Lean Thinking 0
- Book Review
- April 25, 2016
Lean Thinking promises much, but delivers at best a thirty percent success rate. Author Bob Brown, a certified Lean Thinking leader, attacks this problem the same way astrophysicists understand the workings of the universe. Assuming there is a reason for the abysmal results of change management, especially with Lean Thinking initiatives, he postulated Lean Thinking
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Lean Quote: Learning Requires Knowledge and Practice 0
- Lean Quote
- April 22, 2016
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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5 Low Cost Ways to Develop Your Team 0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- April 20, 2016
One of the most important qualities of a good leader is the ability and desire to develop their employees. Taking an active role in the development of your team demonstrates confidence and concern for the future of the organization. In order to get the most from your employees, you need to invest time and resources
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Top 15 Ways to Lead by Example 0
- Leadership
- April 18, 2016
Whether you realize it or not, if you’re a leader, your employees are watching every move you make. Good leaders must lead by example. By walking your talk, you become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing, but do another, they erode trust–a critical element of productive leadership. Leading by example
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