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Lean Tips Edition #320 (#3826 – #3840)0
- Lean Tips
- August 25, 2025
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: 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation0
- Lean Quote
- August 22, 2025
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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Moving from Blame to Accountability0
- Leadership
- August 20, 2025
To move from a culture of blame to one of accountability, it’s crucial to understand the difference between the two. Blame focuses on finding fault and assigning responsibility for a negative outcome, often leading to defensiveness and conflict. Accountability, on the other hand, involves taking ownership of one’s actions and contributing to solutions. By shifting
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Book Review: PROACTIVE Problem Solving by Doug Hall0
- Book Review
- August 18, 2025
Doug Hall’s PROACTIVE Problem Solving is an energetic, insightful, and highly practical guide to transforming the way individuals and organizations address challenges. Drawing from decades of experience, including leading the innovative Brain Brew Bourbon Distillery, Hall shows how to shift from a reactive mindset to one where everyone—leaders, managers, and employees alike—actively identifies and fixes
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Lean Quote: Empathy Begins with Understanding Life0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- August 15, 2025
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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Book Review: Lean Made Simple0
- Book Review
- August 13, 2025
I just finished reading Lean Made Simple by Ryan Tierney which is an excellent guide for anyone looking to implement Lean principles in a practical and straightforward way. Ryan breaks down the concepts into actionable steps that are easy to understand and apply, even for those just starting their Lean journey. Ryan Tierney leads operations
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End the Blame Game0
- Respect For People
- August 11, 2025
Workplaces that assign blame to individuals rather than looking at organizational issues create an environment where people are afraid to speak out, are defensive, and are unable to be creative. From healthcare and banking to technology and manufacturing, blame culture negatively impacts on employee engagement, productivity, and can result in lost chances for improvement. The
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Lean Quote: We All Need Feedback to Improve0
- Lean Quote
- August 8, 2025
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 Quote: Eiji Toyoda’s Respect for People0
- Lean Quote
- August 7, 2025
Eiji Toyoda’s Legacy: Respect for People in the Toyota Production System On Fridays, we reflect on powerful Lean quotes that help us pause, learn, and grow. Words from visionary leaders don’t just inspire—they remind us of the foundational principles that drive long-term success. This week’s quote comes from Eiji Toyoda, one of the most influential
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