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Think and Lead Like a Coach Not a Boss 0
- Leadership, Lean Management
- August 1, 2018
We’ve all experienced variations of Boss vs. Leader types in our working lives. The truth is, it seems easier and more expedient to “boss” than to coach. But research and anecdotal evidence both show that coach/leaders have more engaged employees, and get better results. Being a boss is a lot easier than being a coach.
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Lean Quote: Weed the Garden, A Lesson In Priorities 0
- Lean Quote
- July 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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Guest Post: 7 Tips for Effective Project Coordination 0
- Guest Post
- July 25, 2018
Project Coordinators wear multiple hats. They need to undertake the role of a manager, mediator, trouble shooter, and reporter all at the same time. Project managers define the project from inception to delivery. Project coordinators, on the other hand, ensure an effective project development cycle. The project coordinator is the central point of contact and
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Guest Post: Motivation vs. Self-Discipline – Which Is the Key to Habit Formation 0
- Guest Post
- July 23, 2018
Habit formation is a time-consuming and tough process. Many factors need to be taken into account, the most crucial of which are motivation and self-discipline. Some may claim that motivation alone is enough, while others swear that self-discipline works better when it comes to forming a new habit. So, which is more effective: discipline or
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Lean Quote: Value Means More Than Success 0
- Lean Quote
- July 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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Lean Tips Edition #127 (1906-1915)0
- Lean Tips
- July 18, 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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