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Lean Quote: Why Attend a Conference?0
- Lean Quote
- September 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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Northeast Lean Conference – SIPOC – The First Picture of Your Process0
- Conference
- September 21, 2017
This week I was fortunate to attend the Northeast Lean Conference. I met a number of great practitioners on their Lean Journey which I’ll highlight in a upcoming post. I also had the opportunity to present at the conference on a tool and how we use it for continuous improvement. I wanted to share those
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Lean Tips Edition #114 (1711-1725)0
- Lean Tips
- September 18, 2017
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: Coaching is about…Others0
- Lean Quote
- September 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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Tired of the Same Old Routine? Unleash Creative Thinking at Work0
- Lean Thinking
- September 13, 2017
It’s surprisingly easy to fall into a routine at work. Processes become habits, habits become comfort zones, and before long, teams are stuck doing things “the way they’ve always been done.” While routines can create stability, they often suppress workplace creativity and innovation—two elements essential for growth and long-term success. If your organization feels stagnant
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Leading with Lollipops0
- In the News, Leadership, Sharing Best Practices
- September 11, 2017
There is a great video by Drew Dudley called Leading with Lollipops that quickly and expertly explains how you can make a difference in other people’s lives without even knowing it. Drew Dudley investigates everyday leadership in this compelling talk. So many times, people celebrate leadership for things that nobody else has done — groundbreaking,
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Lean Quote: Lean Is About Constant Ticking, Not Occasional Kicking0
- Lean Quote
- September 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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How to Inspire Action0
- Sharing Best Practices
- September 6, 2017
Simon Sinek’s talk on How great leaders inspire action is one shown in classrooms and workplaces all over the world. His simple, yet brilliant concept of the “Golden Circle” can be used for anything — from large organizations to individuals. He argues that people do not buy into what others do or say, but why
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Happy Labor Day! – Fun Facts and More0
- Other
- September 4, 2017
Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades
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