Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

The Kaizen Mindset:10 Steps for Executing a Successful Kaizen 0
- kaizen, Quality Magazine
- September 11, 2024
Production team members discovering opportunities and trying solutions during a Kaizen. Image Source: Tim McMahon An essential element in Lean thinking is Kaizen. Kaizen is the Japanese word for a “good change” (Kai = change, Zen = good) or change for the better. It’s a continuous improvement tool to make work easier, safer, and more productive by
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Meet-up: 5 Questions from Within the Lean Community With John Knotts 0
- Meet-up
- September 9, 2024
In May 2024 A Lean Journey Blog turned 15 and as I look back on how I got started and who influenced my journey I wanted to revisit a previous series I started in 2012 called the Meet-up. One of the things I am so fond of in the Lean community is the general wiliness
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Lean Quote: When The Vision Pulls You, You Don’t Have to Be Pushed 0
- Lean Quote
- September 6, 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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10 Strategies to Make a Positive Impact on Employee Engagement 0
- Engagement
- September 4, 2024
Employees are the lifeblood of an organization. How they interact within your company and with your customers directly correlates to a company’s success. Therefore, when organizations improve employee engagement, their business thrives. Employee engagement, or the enthusiasm and dedication employees feel toward their employer, is crucial in creating a positive and productive work environment. When
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