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Lean Quote: Everybody Wins With a Healthy Work-Life Balance0
- Lean Quote
- December 22, 2017
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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Top 10 Lean Tips of 20170
- Lean Tips
- December 20, 2017
As 2017 comes to an end and we look toward 2018 I wanted to revisit some tips. The Lean Tips published daily are meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledgeable tidbits about Lean to help you along your journey. Here are the top 10 Lean tips from this past year:
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Top 10 Posts of 20170
- A Lean Journey
- December 18, 2017
The end of the year is traditionally a time to look back and reflect. One way to reflect is to evaluate popular blog posts. I have been taking time to reflect on the year that was and as part of that reflection I have flipped back through the 150 blog posts I have written so
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Lean Quote: Unhappy Customers Great Source of Learning0
- Lean Quote
- December 15, 2017
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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Follow the DOVE When Brainstorming0
- Problem Solving
- December 13, 2017
Brainstorming as a team often generates a great number of thoughts and ideas in a short period of time. This technique truly demonstrates the value of team problem-solving. A few points to remember during the brainstorming session are summed up in the acronym DOVE: Defer judgement – accept all ideas, list everything, evaluate later. Off-beat
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3 Ways to Engage Your Team0
- Empowerment, Leadership
- December 11, 2017
Being a leader is much more than simply being the boss. One of the most important qualities of a good leader is the ability to engage their employees. How you lead impacts both your staff and the business. As a leader, your goal is to have a team that is able to follow direction and
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Lean Quote: Learning Experience Are Like Journeys0
- Lean Quote
- December 8, 2017
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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Guest Post: 5 Safety Construction Measures Every True Leader Must Take0
- Guest Post, Safety
- December 6, 2017
Introduction: Vince West, a recent graduate at Mass Bay Engineering that I’ve gotten to know in my area, and I have been discussing worker safety. He’s authored this article based on his experience in the construction industry. I think these safety measures are applicable in all industries. Workers’ safety is a key priority for any
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Guest Post: What Are Your Employees Working For?0
- Guest Post
- December 4, 2017
What Are Your Employees Working For? The answer to the above question is simple – money – but what else do employees work for? Do they work for the love of the company? Can they do so if the company doesn’t love them back? For the average worker, going to work means paying the bills.
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