Lean Roundup #201 – February 2026
- Lean Roundup
- February 25, 2026

It has been said that the farther removed a leader becomes from the place where the work gets done, the less effective he/she will be in supporting those who do the work. And while that statement may be largely accurate, it’s also true that all operational leaders, but particularly department leaders and above, are pulled
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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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We all know that teams have the potential to achieve great things for organizations. At the same time, this is by no means guaranteed. So what are the seven key factors in any successful team? Factor 1: Selflessness This is my No. 1 factor for a successful team. It should never be “me, me, me”
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Business is growing more competitive every day. In order to keep up with customer demand and expectations, companies are having to work faster and be more efficient than ever before. A VSM activity can help to identify and better coordinate operational teams and process segments that are integral to the overall process. To understand value
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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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When it comes to visual boards in the workplace the most common line of questioning is related to manual visuals versus computerized/digital visuals. Many people prefer the look of a more sophisticated information technology solution over a simple hand written solution. There are several things to consider when deciding which visual method to use. Manual Visual Digital
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