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Lean Tips Edition #187 (#3016-#3030)0
- Lean Tips
- May 9, 2022
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: The Mother’s Heart is the Child’s Schoolroom0
- Lean Quote
- May 6, 2022
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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Defining Employee Engagement0
- Engagement
- May 4, 2022
Researchers and firms have developed varied definitions of employee engagement. Although the concepts of employee engagement and job satisfaction are somewhat interrelated, they are not synonymous. Job satisfaction has more to do with whether the employee is personally happy than with whether the employee is actively involved in advancing organizational goals. Many leaders mistakenly think
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Top 10 Ways To Become The Successful Leader After Lean Trainings0
- Guest Post, Lean in Practice
- May 2, 2022
Lean thinking is one of the most effective techniques used across different industries. That’s exactly why so many business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals dedicate a fair amount of time to master lean thinking and become better at what they do. But how can you apply what you learned in practice? Here are the top ten
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Lean Quote: Why Optimists Are Better Leaders0
- Lean Quote
- April 29, 2022
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 Roundup #155 – April 20220
- Lean Roundup
- April 27, 2022
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of April 2022. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. The Natural – Bruce Hamilton shares a story about what refers to as “naturals” those employees who excel at specific aspects of the business. Why Are You Asking Questions? –
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Benchmark Your Leadership Skills0
- Leadership, Sharing Best Practices
- April 25, 2022
Every person has a unique DNA that guides his or her natural behavioral (personality) strengths and struggles—yes, everyone has both strengths and struggles. This knowledge is grounded in science (i.e., it’s measurable and predictable, not just “touchy feely”), but the application requires awareness and flexibility to adjust your leadership and management to fit the talents and
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Lean Quote: Create Efficient Operations without Costly Inspection0
- Lean Quote, Quality
- April 22, 2022
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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What Every Leader Can Learn From Their Younger Self0
- Guest Post, Leadership
- April 20, 2022
Unsplash Where do effective leaders find inspiration? From their role models? From public figures? From self-help books? Well, you may be surprised to learn that effective leaders have a source of inspiration that is far closer to home: their younger selves. Effective leaders know how to use their previous experience and personal journey to create
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