A Lean Journey Lean Quote: The Misuse of Goals Creates Fear and the Facade of Excellence
- Goals, Lean Quote
- January 30, 2026
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DOWNTIME and the Eight Wastes0
- Lean Basics
- September 5, 2025
DOWNTIME and the Eight Wastes in Lean Manufacturing Acronyms are powerful tools for remembering important concepts, objectives, and processes. In Lean manufacturing, one of the most effective acronyms is DOWNTIME, which represents the Eight Wastes. These wastes highlight the distinction between value added vs non-value added activities and provide a framework for process improvement. The
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Lean Quote: Make Stress Your Friend0
- Lean Quote
- September 5, 2025
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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The Real Impact of a Lack of Transparency0
- Leadership
- September 3, 2025
A lack of transparency can have significant negative impacts on individuals and organizations. It erodes trust, fuels suspicion, and can lead to poor decision-making and reduced productivity. In the workplace, it can create a toxic environment, while in business, it can lead to reputational damage and financial consequences. Here’s a more detailed look at the
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Celebrating the Worker on Labor Day – A Lean Perspective0
- Other
- September 1, 2025
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States, honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. Established in the late 19th century, it became a federal holiday in 1894 as a tribute to the labor movement’s role in building the nation’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. While it often marks the
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Lean Quote: Prisoner of the Past or Pioneer of the Future0
- Lean Quote
- August 29, 2025
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 Roundup #195 – August, 20250
- Lean Roundup
- August 27, 2025
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of August 2025. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. Daily Management Walks – a Primer – Pascal Dennis talks about Daily Management Walks keep leaders connected to reality by seeing the work directly rather than relying only on reports.
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