April 2018 - aleanjourney

Lean Quote: A Bias For Action 0
- Lean Quote
- April 27, 2018
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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Lean Tips Edition #123 (1846 – 1860)0
- Lean Tips
- April 25, 2018
For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips. It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to
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Guest Post: 11 Ways to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills 0
- Guest Post, Problem Solving
- April 23, 2018
One of the most important and relevant skills one can possess is problem-solving. With the job market developing at such a fast pace, individuals must show their best qualities when applying for new positions. Problem-solving is an essential feature to have, since it shows wittiness, quickness, and cleverness. But it’s not only about “what’s being
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Lean Quote: Communication and Continuous Improvement 0
- Lean Quote
- April 20, 2018
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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Ten Tips for Improving Communication 0
- Communication
- April 18, 2018
Real communication opens the tap for unrestricted flow of information. It’s not an easy process. It must be gradual. It requires trust and courage. To maintain credibility, management must strictly follow its own message. Real communication is based on mutual trust. Ten Tips for Improving Communication Manage by walking around. Interact with as many people
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Leadership Behaviors That Show You Care 0
- Leadership
- April 16, 2018
Strong leadership is essential for the success of any organization. Research shows that direct leaders bear the greatest influence on their organizations. In 2014, a group of Harvard researchers conducted a study of 3,200 employees in seven industries. They found that employees who felt they worked in a caring culture reported higher levels of satisfaction
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