tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167539222502940808.post9185206082023878453..comments2024-03-29T03:41:45.236-04:00Comments on A Lean Journey: 10 Common Mistakes To Avoid On Your Next Kaizen EventTim McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780727768370988177noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167539222502940808.post-9340117496861204242015-10-30T08:21:27.053-04:002015-10-30T08:21:27.053-04:00You see this when management is too results focuse...You see this when management is too results focused and not enough process focused. Kind of like looking in your rear view mirror when trying to go forward. All improvements should have a goal which should be time bound and quantifiable. I still believe that many small incremental improvements by everyone everyday is the best strategy. If you follow this approach you care more about the process then the results of each improvement. Management will be measured on the profitability of the business and these over time will translate to savings.Tim McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780727768370988177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167539222502940808.post-30950832385585062172015-10-29T05:17:11.583-04:002015-10-29T05:17:11.583-04:00Well put Tim. Giving the improvement activity focu...Well put Tim. Giving the improvement activity focus and having a clear problem statement is critical to sucess. Also understanding customer requirements from the start will manage expectations all round.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316158664160755409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167539222502940808.post-56665416960092696912015-10-26T07:25:52.557-04:002015-10-26T07:25:52.557-04:00Good tips Tim, I also feel that Teams often worry ...Good tips Tim, I also feel that Teams often worry a lot about justifying outcomes of their project.. which sometimes oversee the effects which may not have immediate value on paper but in longterm assist you with C.I culture. Teams don't prioritize and dedicate time for them, instead they worry about immediate bucks that they can show to peers. What's your opinionHarish Shettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244034306130425780noreply@blogger.com