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What the World Cup Teaches Us About Overcoming Adversity 0
- In the News, Lean in Practice
- July 6, 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, fans are witnessing more than spectacular goals and dramatic finishes—they are witnessing resilience in its many forms. South Africa responded to an early setback by regrouping and earning the nation’s first trip to the World Cup knockout stage. Tournament newcomer Cape
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Lean Quote for July 4th: Growth, Momentum, and the Power of Systems 0
- In the News, Lean Quote
- July 3, 2026
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 Quote for America’s 250th Anniversary: Freedom Requires Vigilance 0
- In the News, Lean Quote
- June 26, 2026
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 the FIFA World Cup Can Teach Us About Lean Thinking 0
- In the News, Lean in Practice
- June 8, 2026
The world’s attention will turn to North America in 2026 as the FIFA World Cup comes to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The largest World Cup in history will feature 48 teams, 16 host cities, and more than 100 matches spread across the continent. While billions of fans will focus on goals, stars, and
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One Tape Dispenser at a Time: Lean Lessons from GE Aerospace’s CEO Letter 0
- In the News, Leadership
- March 4, 2026
In his 2025 letter to shareholders, the CEO of GE Aerospace tells a story about a tape dispenser. Yes — a tape dispenser. It wasn’t a billion-dollar contract or a breakthrough engine design. It was a simple improvement spotted on the shop floor. A frontline team member saw waste. Leadership empowered action. The fix
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Leadership Lessons from 2025: Insights from a Global Manufacturing Executive 0
- In the News, Leadership
- December 8, 2025
In today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, few leaders embody resilience and adaptability quite like Nashay Naeve, President of the Engineered Plastic Components Business Unit at Tsubaki-Nakashima. As one of the few women leading three global plants—located in Michigan, Italy, and the UK—Nashay oversees international operations from her home in Georgia. Her journey from mechanical engineer to global executive
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