• Changing the Culture

    Changing the Culture0

    The animal kingdom has survived for millions of years on a simple concept: Adapt or disappear. So why do we, the more intelligent of species (big assumption), seem to have such a difficult time with change? The answer is fear. And, what do we fear? If you think about it, all fear is born out

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  • Four Essential Elements for Creating a Lean Culture or Management System

    Four Essential Elements for Creating a Lean Culture or Management System0

    Culture is the sum of people’s habits in doing their work. Changing culture should not be targeted per se, instead target the management system and the culture change will follow. 20% of a Lean transformation is covered by physical changes and the other 80% is more difficult because it involves deeply ingrained work habits. A

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  • Nine Ways to Change People’s Attitudes For the Positive

    Nine Ways to Change People’s Attitudes For the Positive0

    Anyone who has worked in or led an organization’s transformation understands change is not easy. People commonly resist change for a variety of reasons.  Although you intend for the change to result in a positive outcome, change is often viewed as negative. For your plan to be accepted, you must anticipate and overcome any negativity,

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  • 5 Powerful Steps for Creating a Lean Roadmap That Actually Works

    5 Powerful Steps for Creating a Lean Roadmap That Actually Works0

    Creating a successful Lean implementation roadmap is one of the most reliable ways to drive real, measurable improvement in any organization. Lean thinking is not just a set of tools — it’s a mindset that helps teams eliminate waste, optimize workflow, and build a culture of continuous improvement. But to transform this mindset into reality,

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  • Ten Tips to Transform Your Culture The Lean Way

    Ten Tips to Transform Your Culture The Lean Way0

    It’s that time of year again when many are making personal resolutions for change. For most managers the beginning of New Year means establishing a new set of objectives. This is a good time to reflect on your progress over the past year and plan how you want improve in the coming year. Today’s leaders

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  • Lean Leader’s Foster Passion for Change

    Lean Leader’s Foster Passion for Change0

    Passion is the driving force that enables people to attain far more than they ever imagined. Without passion there is no drive to succeed. It is the fuel of the will, and everything you do as a leader must express your passion. Passion is contagious and is easily shared. Passion will bridge moments of weakness,

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