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Remembering the Sacrifice of Those Who Enable Freedom0
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- May 30, 2016
Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is a day to celebrate former and present service members who protect our freedom. And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the
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Lean Quote: You Manage Things; You Lead People0
- Lean Quote
- May 27, 2016
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 #95 (#1426-1440)0
- Lean Tips
- May 26, 2016
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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Best Lean Manufacturing Books to Learn and Apply Lean Principles0
- Book Review
- May 23, 2016
There is no shortage of books on Lean manufacturing principles, but choosing the right ones can be challenging—especially for professionals just starting their Lean journey. Over the last several decades, Lean thinking has evolved from its roots in the automotive industry into a universal management philosophy used across manufacturing, services, healthcare, and offices. A well-written
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Lean Quote: A True Leader Creates the Most Leaders0
- Lean Quote
- May 20, 2016
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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Happy 7th Anniversary to A Lean Journey Blog0
- A Lean Journey
- May 18, 2016
It is hard to believe but today marks the 7th anniversary of A Lean Journey Blog and as tradition here each year I take the opportunity to reflect. The act of “self-reflection” is called Hansei is Japanese. It is the practice of continuous improvement that consists of looking back and thinking about how a process
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5 Powerful Steps for Creating a Lean Roadmap That Actually Works0
- Change Management, Lean Basics
- May 16, 2016
Creating a successful Lean implementation roadmap is one of the most reliable ways to drive real, measurable improvement in any organization. Lean thinking is not just a set of tools — it’s a mindset that helps teams eliminate waste, optimize workflow, and build a culture of continuous improvement. But to transform this mindset into reality,
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Lean Quote: Goals Are Really Essential to Keep Us Alive0
- Lean Quote
- May 13, 2016
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: The Lean CEO0
- Book Review
- May 11, 2016
There has been a lot of literature on Lean implementations over its initial 25 years but now there is a book providing new insight. The Lean CEO: Leading the Way to World-Class Excellence by Jacob Stoller is the result of in-depth conversations with over 30 individuals who have been expanding the borders of Lean thinking
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