Using Kamishibai Boards to Strengthen Leader Standard Work and Layered Audits
- Leadership, Problem Solving
- March 23, 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
READ MORE
An effective employee suggestion system is one of the simplest ways to unlock continuous improvement ideas at work. Yet many organizations struggle because their systems are poorly designed, hard to use, or fail to follow through on employee input. When implemented correctly, employee ideas drive measurable results—improving processes, increasing engagement, and strengthening a culture of
READ MORE
The goals of continuous improvement are simple: 1) make things easier 2) better 3) faster and 4) cheaper. Kaizen is the ongoing, systematic, incremental improvement in the way things are done. It is a relentless attempt to eliminate the unnecessary activities, delay, waste, and variation of business processes that add cost without adding value. Kaizen
READ MORE
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
READ MORE
In many organizations, the leader is nothing more than a job position… it’s actually the business owner or manager. In practice, however, the manager is not necessarily a leader of that organization. They may handle more paperwork than others, make hiring decisions, and attend more meetings. A leader, however, is much more than that. This
READ MORE
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
READ MORE