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7 Ways to Develop a Culture of Respect and Trust0
- Culture, Respect For People
- April 14, 2021
People and organizations usually include respect and trust in their list of important values. They go hand in hand. Respect and trust between leaders and direct reports is essential to the overall success of any organization. When employees feel a sense of trust and are confident that their supervisor has their best interests in mind,
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10 Qualities of Successful Lean Leaders0
- Leadership, Lean Management
- April 12, 2021
There is often a missing link in many Lean organizations – which is, the set of leadership structures and behaviors that constitute a lean management system. People frequently equate ‘Lean’ with the tools used to standardize processes and generate efficiencies; and organizations tend to focus more on the implementation of these tools. However, implementing tools
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Lean Quote: Excellence Over Perfection0
- Lean Quote
- April 9, 2021
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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Strengthening Your Communication Skills as a Leader0
- Guest Post
- April 7, 2021
Image Source: pixabay.com Most everyone knows that certain skills define those who make strong leaders. Somehow these people manage to bring people in line with their ideals, address differences, and create a productive workforce with minimal effort. Many of us are full of admiration for those who seem to naturally command this respect. But what
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Lean Tips Edition #169 (#2746 -2760)0
- Lean Tips
- April 5, 2021
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: Good Trumps Bad – Finding the Positive in Every Situation0
- Lean Quote
- April 2, 2021
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 #142 – March 20210
- Lean Roundup
- March 31, 2021
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of March 2021. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. Better Lean Leadership through Novice Learning – Jon Miller explains that we can be better leaders by gaining empathy and learning insight into the common struggles of novice learners in
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The Foundation and Principles of Lean Thinking0
- Lean Definition
- March 29, 2021
What Is Lean Thinking in Manufacturing? A Practical Guide to Principles, Tools, and Benefits Lean thinking is a philosophy that empowers organizations to create more value with fewer resources. It focuses on optimizing processes, eliminating waste, and continuously improving systems—all while keeping the customer at the center. Though there’s no single definition of Lean thinking,
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Lean Quote: Now is the Time to Understand More, so we May Fear Less0
- Lean Quote
- March 26, 2021
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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