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Lean Roundup #207 – August 2026 0
- Lean Roundup
- August 31, 2026
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of August 2026. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. When “Human Error” Is the Root Cause, the Investigation Stopped Early – Mark Graban challenges the common practice of stopping investigations after identifying human error, arguing that deeper system-level causes must
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Lean Quote: Customer Feedback in Lean – Turning Complaints into Improvement 0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- August 28, 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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5 Things AI Can’t Fix (and Why Lean Thinking Matters More Than Ever)0
- AI, Leadership
- August 26, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations work. From manufacturing to customer service, leaders are investing heavily in AI to improve productivity, reduce costs, and make better decisions. But AI has one significant limitation: it cannot fix a broken management system. Lean practitioners have understood this for decades. Whether implementing robotics, automation, or digital technologies, one
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Lean Tips Edition #337 (#4081- #4095)0
- Lean Tips
- August 24, 2026
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 help you along your journey.
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Lean Quote: Feedback as Fuel – Using Criticism to Drive Continuous Improvement 0
- Leadership, Lean Quote
- August 21, 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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29 Years at New Hampshire: What NASCAR Has Taught Me About Continuous Improvement 0
- Lean in Practice, Sharing Best Practices
- August 19, 2026
For nearly three decades, one of my favorite summer traditions has been attending the NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Since 1997, I’ve made the trip to Loudon, New Hampshire almost every year, missing only two races along the way. Over those years, I’ve watched the sport evolve dramatically. The cars have changed. The
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