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Lean Quote: Leadership is About Empathy0
- Lean Quote
- November 20, 2020
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 #163 (#2656 -2670)0
- Lean Tips
- November 18, 2020
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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6 Reason Recognition Programs Fail to Boost Employee Engagement0
- Engagement, Respect For People
- November 16, 2020
Giving recognition and sharing appreciation is a core component of Respect for People. Employee recognition programs are a great way to boost employee engagement. However, more often than not, they end up doing the opposite of engaging people. Poorly structured employee recognition programs end up causing a lot more harm than good. So why do 80% of U.S.
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Lean Quote: Strength and Splendor Make a Great Team0
- Lean Quote
- November 13, 2020
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 Lessons Everyone Can Learn From Soldiers On Veterans Day0
- Other
- November 11, 2020
Today is Veterans Day. To a lot of us, it means no school, lots of doorbuster sales and, hopefully, a day off from work. The meaning of Veterans Day can be of little insight to those who have no family members or friends who have served time in the service. But, those who do may
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Workplace Innovation Strategies That Drive Sustainable Growth0
- Empowerment, Engagement, Respect For People
- November 9, 2020
In today’s competitive business environment, organizations can no longer rely on past successes to stay relevant. Leaders must actively invest in workplace innovation strategies that improve processes, empower employees, and strengthen long-term performance. Innovation does not happen by chance—it requires intention, leadership commitment, and the right environment for ideas to flourish. This guide explains how
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Lean Quote: A Desk is a Dangerous Place From Which to View the World0
- Lean Quote
- November 6, 2020
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 Ways To Improve Employee Development At Your Company0
- Development/Training
- November 4, 2020
Investing in the development of employees is the most important and rewarding thing a manager can do. For some reason, though, it’s often the last thing on a manager’s “to do” list. Employee development is a long-term initiative, but it also leads to short-term benefits like increased loyalty and improved performance and engagement. Here are
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7 Tell-Tale Signs your Corporate Culture Sucks0
- Culture
- November 2, 2020
Culture is a vital and unique part of every organization. It’s what makes people decide to join a team and is the biggest reason employees choose to stay or leave. It’s the key to gaining (and maintaining) a true competitive edge—one that makes work a place people want to be. A healthy company culture is
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