What Do You Do with a Kaizen Killer?
- Culture, kaizen, Leadership
- November 9, 2026

You have just finished a Kaizen event. The team identified several opportunities for improvement, came up with some creative ideas, and is excited about the changes they want to make. Then someone speaks up. “We tried that before.” “It will never work here.” “Management won’t go for it.” “That’s not how we do things.” “Why
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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 management isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating the conditions where the best work can happen. Yet many Lean managers find themselves overwhelmed, reacting to problems instead of leading improvement, and stuck translating Lean theory into daily practice. The good news? Small shifts in how you lead can create outsized impact. These
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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 help you along your journey.
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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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A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of October 2026. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. Time Is a Lean Leader’s Most Valuable Resource – Ron Pereira reflects on why leaders must use their limited time intentionally to support people, solve problems, and improve. Signals &
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