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Lean Quote: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 0
- Lean Quote
- August 1, 2014
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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Clarity of Vision Sets the Compass Needle to True North 0
- ASQ's Influential Voices
- July 28, 2014
This month on A View From The Q Bill Troy has been talking a lot about focus as ASQ goes through their strategic planning process. Do you have the right focus? Do you have a clear vision? Given all of the rapid changes and increasing distractions organizations face today, individuals must be able to focus
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Lean Quote: Lean Requires Patience 0
- Lean Quote
- July 25, 2014
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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Take Pride in Continuous Improvement 0
- Respect For People
- July 23, 2014
Do you take pride in continuous improvement? Employee pride offers a powerful force for continuous improvement. There is a power lying at the beating heart of every facility, field office or location– a power waiting to be called forth, and yet one that remains woefully untapped, under-estimated, and even unintentionally undermined. That power is Pride.
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Effective Team Collaboration: 5 Essentials for Building Strong Workplace Partnerships 0
- Teamwork
- July 21, 2014
In modern organizations, effective team collaboration plays a crucial role in improving productivity, innovation, and overall performance. Companies that focus on strong collaboration often experience better communication, faster decision-making, and improved outcomes. The importance of collaboration in organizations cannot be overstated. When employees combine their skills, knowledge, and experience, they create solutions that are
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Lean Quote: Disrespect the Impossible 0
- Lean Quote
- July 18, 2014
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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Listening is Not the Same as Hearing 0
- Sharing Best Practices
- July 16, 2014
Hearing and Listening, though synonymous, are completely different things. Hearing refers to the sounds that you hear, whereas listening requires more than that: it requires focus. Listening means paying attention not only to the story, but how it is told, the use of language and voice, and how the other person uses his or her
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Carrots and Sticks Don’t Motivate in a Thinking Environment 0
- Leadership, Lean Management
- July 14, 2014
Motivation is a core factor for a successful business and there have been many studies around it, yet there is no definitive answer or a one size fits all solution to motivation and employee engagement. The several elements of motivation differ from person to person as well as circumstances. A well known motivational concept is
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Lean Quote: Success Comes From Perseverance 0
- Lean Quote
- July 11, 2014
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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