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
READ MOREThe best leaders understand the present is nothing more than a platform for the envisioning of, and positioning for, the future. If you want to lead more effectively, shorten the distance between the future and present. Inspiring innovation and leading change call for more than process– they require the adoption of a cultural mindset. Implementing
READ MOREI am pleased to introduce this guest post Lee Newell, who has experience in recycling programs. He has some advise for engaging employees in a recycling program that you can use in your workplace. This advice is applicable for most new initiatives as you will see. ———————————————————————————- Recycling isn’t just a way of saving money,
READ MOREOn ASQ’s blog this month Paul Borawski shared the news of ASQ’s updated online communities which led to the question of online communities: The overhaul of ASQ’s Communities got me wondering about which online communities you take part in for professional networking with others in quality. Networking is the single most powerful approach to accelerate
READ MOREOn 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
READ MOREWelcome to episode 2 of “Talking Lean” with Tim McMahon and Jeff Hajek. We had a lot of fun doing the first one, and this second go around is no different. I always come away from discussions with Jeff reinvigorated about continuous improvement. Hopefully, you end up feeling the same way when listening to us.
READ MOREFor 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
READ MOREA reader recently asked me how to promote a common skill base for communication in regards to a Daily Lean Tip. Proper communication in the workplace is essential so I thought I would share my thoughts here with everyone. In today’s team-oriented workplace, the development of good interpersonal communication skills is an important key to
READ MOREOn 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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