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Lean Tips Edition #92 (1381-1395)0
- Lean Tips
- March 23, 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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Mentoring is Vital to Developing Lean Thinking0
- Culture, Lean Management
- March 21, 2016
One key area frequently overlooked in process improvement deployments is the importance of developing experts who understand both the art and science of mentoring to grow real internal capabilities. Mentoring can be defined as a significant, long-term, beneficial effect on a person’s life or style, generally as a result of personal, one-on-one contact. A mentor
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Lean Quote: Mistakes Are Inevitable But You Can Learn From Them0
- Lean Quote
- March 18, 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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How to Avoid 6 Common Pitfalls of Process Mapping0
- Lean Basics
- March 16, 2016
Earlier this week I discussed the benefits of processing mapping. Process maps are used to develop a better understanding of a process, to generate ideas for process improvement or stimulate discussion, build stronger communication, and — of course — to document a process. Creating a process map is a relatively straight forward process but some
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5 Benefits of Process Mapping0
- Lean Basics
- March 14, 2016
Complete Guide: 5 Key Benefits of Process Mapping in Business Understanding Process Mapping Process mapping is a powerful visualization technique that transforms abstract business workflows into clear, actionable diagrams. By creating visual representations of how work flows through an organization, process mapping serves as one of the most essential process improvement tools available to modern
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Lean Quote: Fear of Failure Should Not Limit Us0
- Lean Quote
- March 11, 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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Tips for Creating an Inclusive, Respectful Learning Environment0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- March 9, 2016
As a leader, you want to do everything you can to be the best and most effective leader possible, and while there are many things to keep in mind, one important thing is to remember is to create an inclusive learning environment for the members of your group. Creating an inclusive work environment is an
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5 Ways to Create a People Centric Culture0
- Lean Management, Respect For People
- March 7, 2016
Putting people first at a company, what I call being People-Centric, promotes the sharing of ideas, suggestions and improvements. People are at the core of every organization, and an organization’s employees – its people – are the most important investment it will make. Even as technology advances and capital shifts, it is the leadership and
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Lean Quote: There is No Substitute for Observation When Problem Solving0
- Lean Quote
- March 4, 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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