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Lean Quote: A Good Attitude is a Choice0
- Lean Quote
- November 5, 2010
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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The Tree Swing of Communication Failure0
- Sharing Best Practices
- November 4, 2010
At a recent training class I was reminded of the importance of good communication with this notorious diagram. The diagram illustrates the pitfalls of poor product design, or poor customer service, and the dangers of failing to properly listen to customers and interpret their needs. The tree swing also demonstrates the dangers of departmental barriers,
READ MORELean Quote: The Only Lasting Thing is Self-Motivation0
- Lean Quote
- October 29, 2010
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 #40
- Lean Tips
- October 27, 2010
For my Facebook fans you have probably already seen this. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I started a new feature which 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 Product Development Process0
- A Lean Journey, Sharing Best Practices
- October 26, 2010
I have the opportunity to present at the 2010 CONNSTEP Manufacturing & Business Conference on Novemebr 11. The conference is built on continuous improvement and profitable growth – providing companies with the critical skills necessary to set a new direction and compete in the global recovery. With two keynotes and over 31 workshop opportunities, the conference will
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Exhilarating Learning – “Northeast” Shingo Style0
- Sharing Best Practices
- October 25, 2010
Last week I spent a couple days at The Sixth Annual Northeast Shingo Prize Conference in Providence, RI. The conference was an exhilarating learning experience for me so I thought I would share some of those nuggets with you. It is probably makes the most sense to start with some thoughts from Ritsuo Shingo, son of Shigeo Shingo
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Lean Quote: The Two Dimensions of Leadership0
- Lean Quote
- October 22, 2010
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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A Lean Environment is One Where They Present You With Solutions0
- In the News, Other
- October 19, 2010
I saw this comic at ONEFTE.com that made me pause a little. I know this comic is poking fun at the corporate lifestyle that many experience. But as I reflected on this comic I thought to myself there are places in which this situation is true. In a Lean Thinking organization it is the goal to have empowered
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Lean Gone Lego – There must be a better way0
- Lean Basics, Lean Fun
- October 18, 2010
I came across this short stop-animation film from Australia which delivers an insight into a better way of working in manufacturing called Lean gone Lego. This video was developed by The Gordon, an online training company, supported by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s E-learning Innovations business activity. This project aims to empower workers to continuously come up with
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