Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

Lean Tips Edition #174 (#2821 – #2835)0
- Lean Tips
- July 14, 2021
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 Importance of Lean in a Post-Pandemic World 0
- Lean in Practice, Other
- July 12, 2021
Since March 2020, every person on the planet has had their life shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Every aspect of life has been impacted. Our everyday routines were brought to a stop, and any sense of normalcy was lost. The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on supply chains. The spectacle of
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Lean Quote: Build a Culture of Empathy 0
- Leadership, Lean Quote
- July 9, 2021
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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Avoid These Common Problem Solving Pitfalls 0
- Problem Solving
- July 7, 2021
Finding the best solutions to problems is a necessary skill for navigating the changes that are continuously affecting our company. Organization that take a proactive and structured approach to problem solving position themselves to overcome obstacles and take advantage of opportunities. This approach comes from making a concerted effort to avoid the following five common
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