Lean Basics

Standardized Work: Locking in Process Changes to Build a Foundation for Continuous Improvement 0
- Lean Basics
- September 9, 2026
One of the biggest mistakes organizations make is confusing change with improvement. A team runs a kaizen event. A better method is discovered. Performance improves. And then, slowly, almost invisibly, the process drifts back to old habits. Why? Because improvement without standardization is temporary. If you don’t lock in the new best way, you haven’t
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Lean Quote: The Power of Small Gains – Daily Improvement in Lean Leadership 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Quote
- September 4, 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: Continuous Improvement Mindset – Why Nothing Is Ever Finished 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Quote
- August 7, 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: Adapt or Fall Behind – Why Continuous Evolution Matters in Lean 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Quote
- July 24, 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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Honored: My Standardized Work Article Was Quality Magazine’s #1 Read Article of Q2 2026 0
- Lean Basics, Quality Magazine
- July 13, 2026
I’m honored that my article, “Debunking Six Common Misconceptions of Standardized Work,” was recognized by Quality Magazine as the #1 most-read article of Q2 2026. Thank you to the team at Quality Magazine for producing this highlight video and, more importantly, to everyone who took the time to read, share, and discuss the
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Lean Quote: Value Pays The Wages 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Quote
- June 5, 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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