Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

8 Tips for Better Hoshin Kanri Implementation 0
- Lean Management
- February 12, 2020
Hoshin Kanri (also called Policy Deployment) is a method for ensuring that the strategic goals of a company drive progress and action at every level within that company. This eliminates the waste that comes from inconsistent direction and poor communication. Hoshin Kanri strives to get every employee pulling in the same direction at the same
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Hoshin Kanri Strategic Planning: A Better Way for Strategic Execution 0
- Lean Management
- February 10, 2020
Hoshin Kanri strategic planning provides organizations with a disciplined yet flexible approach to translating long-term vision into daily execution. Unlike traditional strategic planning methods that often fail at implementation, Hoshin Kanri creates alignment across leadership, teams, and frontline employees. At its core, Hoshin Kanri connects breakthrough objectives to measurable actions through a structured planning and
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Lean Quote: Managers Light a Fire Under People; Leaders Light a Fire in People 0
- Lean Quote
- February 7, 2020
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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Keeping Employees Motivated: 5 Essential Tips 0
- Empowerment, Guest Post
- February 5, 2020
Employees are the lifeblood of any company or business. Therefore, they need ‘VIP’ treatment so that they can go about their duties with dedication. As a boss, one of the greatest achievements you can hone is to have most, if not all, of your employees on your side. Employee motivation is an integral part of
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