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Leading in a Crisis 0
- Leadership
- April 6, 2020
The real test of leadership does not occur when everything is smooth sailing. Rather, leadership is oftentimes tested during a crisis. Some organizations emerge from a crisis stronger and more ready to thrive than they were before the crisis arrived. The big differentiator that separates them from companies that falter is people – how their
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Lean Quote: Stop Worrying and Start Problem Solving With Six Steps 0
- Lean Quote
- April 3, 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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Lean Tips Edition #152 (#2491 – 2505)0
- Lean Tips
- April 1, 2020
For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips. It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to
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Lean Quote: The Mistake is Thinking That There Can Be An Antidote to the Uncertainty 0
- Lean Quote
- March 27, 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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COVID-19 and How to Deal With Change 0
- Change Management, Other
- March 25, 2020
With COVID-19 cases recorded in more than 140 countries, the novel coronavirus has become a global health crisis that is disrupting lives in countries around the world. In the U.S., restaurants, bars and offices have been closed, conferences canceled and kids kept home from school in an attempt to slow the spread. President Trump has
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Coronavirus and Five Ways to Overcome the Fear of the Unknown 0
- Other
- March 23, 2020
We find ourselves in unprecedented times as a society today dealing with COVID-19. With cases of confirmed novel coronavirus in the United States steadily increasing, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention instructing Americans to prepare for social disruptions, the uncertainty around COVID-19 has sparked anxiety and fear among the public. Anxiety spreads faster
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Lean Quote: The Realities of People Working Together Every Day 0
- Lean Quote
- March 20, 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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The Do’s and Don’ts of Catchball 0
- Lean Management
- March 18, 2020
The catchball is an important part of any planning process, but it is something that is all too often just glossed over. When done properly the catchball encourages leadership and team members to dialogue about a particular topic in an efficient and productive manner. It can help to break down the walls which are all too often placed
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The Role of Catchball in Lean and Strategic Planning 0
- Lean Management
- March 16, 2020
Introduction to Catchball in Lean Management Catchball in Lean management is one of the most practical and effective methods for achieving clarity, alignment, and execution excellence within an organization. Rooted in the principles of Lean thinking, Catchball is a structured, fact-based dialogue that reduces ambiguity and misinterpretation during strategic planning. This approach is a
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