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Lean Quote: All Things Seem Possible in May 0
- Lean Quote
- May 3, 2024
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: Flow Engineering 0
- Book Review
- May 1, 2024
Have you worked for or do you work for an organization that is growing exponentially. Our organizations are growing dramatically as it has become easier to expand operations globally either through acquisition or through addressing new markets. These fragmented segments and disconnected infrastructures can greatly impact radical transformation and business improvements. As the company grows
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Lean Roundup #179 – April 2024 0
- Lean Roundup
- April 29, 2024
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of April 2024. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. Strategy Digi-deployment – Bruce Hamilton shares a few potential (and common) pitfalls to avoid when digitizing your strategic deployment plan. Simplifying Lean – Bob Emiliani discusses the problems from
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Lean Quote: When Done Well, Leadership Communication Inspires Trust and Positive Change 0
- Lean Quote
- April 26, 2024
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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5 Skills for Effective Communication in Leadership 0
- Communication
- April 24, 2024
5 Essential Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Elevate Your Leadership Effective communication in leadership is more than just talking — it’s about inspiring action, building trust, and fostering an environment where people thrive. Throughout history, the greatest leaders — from Abraham Lincoln to Jacinda Ardern — have been powerful communicators, using their words and
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Lean Tips Edition #298 (#3496 – #3510)0
- Lean Tips
- April 22, 2024
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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Lean Quote: Communication is the Key to Any Effective Teamwork 0
- Lean Quote
- April 19, 2024
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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Replace your SMART goal with a PACT 0
- Goals
- April 17, 2024
A system without a goal is like a marathon without a finish line. But a system with a bad goal will result in a bad outcome. Traditional goal-setting methods use the SMART framework. Specific. Your goal should be well defined, clear, and unambiguous. Measurable. You can easily measure your progress towards the accomplishment of the goal. Achievable. The
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Listening is the Key to Effective Communication 0
- Communication
- April 15, 2024
Communication is an essential part of our lives, and it’s something we do all day, every day. However, have you ever found yourself in a conversation where you feel like the other person isn’t really listening? Or have you ever been so focused on what you want to say that you’re not paying attention to
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