• Lean Quote: Just Remember, You Can’t Climb the Ladder of Success With Your Hands in Your Pockets

    Lean Quote: Just Remember, You Can’t Climb the Ladder of Success With Your Hands in Your Pockets0

    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 #111 (1666-1680)

    Lean Tips Edition #111 (1666-1680)0

    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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  • Kaizen Mindset: Key Principles of Continuous Improvement

    Kaizen Mindset: Key Principles of Continuous Improvement0

    Many business leaders envision lean initiatives as massive endeavors that require long training sessions, big meetings, and complete overhauls. Yet the reality is that some of the most successful lean initiatives begin with a commitment to creating a culture that’s focused on small, continuous improvements. It’s the only way to achieve the long term company

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  • Lean Quote: Managers are the Lynchpin in the Success of Change

    Lean Quote: Managers are the Lynchpin in the Success of Change0

    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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  • Operational Discipline Leads to Operational Excellence

    Operational Discipline Leads to Operational Excellence0

    Linking your lean journey toward striving for operational excellence should be one of the organization’s key goals.  Operational discipline is the foundation for improving performance and achieving operational excellence. When done right, it can take years to develop and engrain into the company’s culture. Operational discipline provides an organized way to accomplish tasks and implement

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  • The Importance of Establishing a Shared Vision

    The Importance of Establishing a Shared Vision0

    In almost any situation there are leaders and there are followers. Both positions are equally important, but to be a leader who makes a difference, you need to be able to see the bigger picture in whatever you’re doing. Whether you’re just earning a living, doing the best at your job or trying to leave

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