Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

Lean Quote: Zeal Will Do More Than Knowledge 0
- Lean Quote
- March 22, 2019
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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7 Key Factors of Successful Teams 0
- Teamwork
- March 20, 2019
We all know that teams have the potential to achieve great things for organizations. At the same time, this is by no means guaranteed. So what are the seven key factors in any successful team? Factor 1: Selflessness This is my No. 1 factor for a successful team. It should never be “me, me, me”
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10 Tips to a Better Value Stream Map 0
- Lean Basics, Lean in Practice
- March 18, 2019
Business is growing more competitive every day. In order to keep up with customer demand and expectations, companies are having to work faster and be more efficient than ever before. A VSM activity can help to identify and better coordinate operational teams and process segments that are integral to the overall process. To understand value
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Lean Quote: Standing Still is Falling Behind 0
- Lean Quote
- March 15, 2019
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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