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Five Ways to Find Time for Continuous Improvement 0
- Culture, Lean Management
- October 10, 2018
A common question I get on tours of our factory is how do you find time for improvement. My usual response is “we just do” but that is not entirely true. “You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it.” – Charles Buxton (Philanthropist and Politician) It is an
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Adapting to Change, Start with a Clear Vision 0
- Culture, Lean Management
- October 17, 2016
When a person is undergoing significant change, five things are necessary to adapt successfully to the change: A clear vision of how the situation will be after the change Time to absorb the new vision Time to adjust behaviors Coping mechanisms to manage the stress of change Time to ponder the meaning of the change,
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There is No Silver Bullet But There is an Answer. Lean Thinking.0
- Culture, Teamwork
- June 27, 2016
American businesses are undergoing its most profound transformation since the Industrial Revolution. Everyone is familiar with the litany of external marketplace factors causing chaos in American business – global competition, technology, and demographic and political changes. These have resulted in the elimination of millions of jobs, drastic restructuring, and new business relationships. Most of us
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Mentoring is Vital to Developing Lean Thinking 0
- Culture, Lean Management
- March 21, 2016
One key area frequently overlooked in process improvement deployments is the importance of developing experts who understand both the art and science of mentoring to grow real internal capabilities. Mentoring can be defined as a significant, long-term, beneficial effect on a person’s life or style, generally as a result of personal, one-on-one contact. A mentor
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Employee Engagement in Lean – Promotional Video 0
- Culture
- February 15, 2016
Here is a great video to start your week off about engaged employees in Lean. Adam Tartt, COO of MyEmployees, encourages you to start the process of Lean manufacturing in this music video. Music Instrumental | Silento (Watch Me) Adam attributes Paul Akers‘ ideas and enthusiasm for Lean manufacturing for the creation of their company
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Lean Leader’s Foster Passion for Change 0
- Change Management, Culture
- November 16, 2015
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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