Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

Lean Quote: Eiji Toyoda’s Respect for People 0
- Lean Quote
- August 7, 2025
Eiji Toyoda’s Legacy: Respect for People in the Toyota Production System On Fridays, we reflect on powerful Lean quotes that help us pause, learn, and grow. Words from visionary leaders don’t just inspire—they remind us of the foundational principles that drive long-term success. This week’s quote comes from Eiji Toyoda, one of the most influential
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Lean Tips Edition #319 (#3811 – #3825)0
- Lean Tips
- August 6, 2025
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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The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation 0
- Book Review
- August 4, 2025
Our good friend Mark Graban is celebrating two years since his Shingo Award-winning book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, was published. To mark the second birthday of the book, he’s offering a special paperback price: just $10.99 (regularly $19.95). This discount is available for a limited time. Check out
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Lean Quote: Influence Other People to Do a Better Job, Share Best Practices 0
- Lean Quote
- August 1, 2025
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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