Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

Lean Roundup #184 – September 2024 0
- Lean Roundup
- September 30, 2024
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of September 2024. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. When You Do Lean, You Copy Toyota – Bob Emiliani explains that is not about copying Toyota but rather thinking and learning to come up with new ideas and methods
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Lean Quote: Inclusive Leadership is Not a Destination, Six Traits of an Inclusive Leader 0
- Lean Quote
- September 27, 2024
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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8 Common Reasons Organizational Change Fails 0
- Change Management
- September 25, 2024
It happens time and again. I’m sure you’ve either witnessed it or suffered through it — the failed attempt of a large change at an organization. Maybe it was with a new process or switching over to a new technology. Maybe it was a change to the structure or the metrics. Whatever it was, it
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3 Strategies to Incorporate Servant Leadership in Lean Transformation 0
- Leadership
- September 23, 2024
Leading a Lean transformation requires more than implementing new processes, tools, or performance measures. Sustainable change depends heavily on how leaders support their people throughout the journey. This is where Servant Leadership in Lean can make a meaningful difference. Lean initiatives often struggle when employees don’t receive enough leadership support or when leaders focus more
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