Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

Labor Day Reminder: People Are More Than Resources 0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- September 2, 2026
As Labor Day approaches, many organizations will pause to recognize the contributions of their employees. There will be appreciation lunches, thank-you messages, and reminders about the importance of hard work. While those gestures are meaningful, Labor Day also offers leaders an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the people who make organizations successful every day.
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Lean Roundup #207 – August 2026 0
- Lean Roundup
- August 31, 2026
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of August 2026. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. When “Human Error” Is the Root Cause, the Investigation Stopped Early – Mark Graban challenges the common practice of stopping investigations after identifying human error, arguing that deeper system-level causes must
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Lean Quote: Customer Feedback in Lean – Turning Complaints into Improvement 0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- August 28, 2026
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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5 Things AI Can’t Fix (and Why Lean Thinking Matters More Than Ever)0
- AI, Leadership
- August 26, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations work. From manufacturing to customer service, leaders are investing heavily in AI to improve productivity, reduce costs, and make better decisions. But AI has one significant limitation: it cannot fix a broken management system. Lean practitioners have understood this for decades. Whether implementing robotics, automation, or digital technologies, one
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