Lean Roundup #204 – May 2026
- Lean Roundup
- June 29, 2026

The end of the year is traditionally a time to look back and reflect. One way to reflect is to evaluate popular blog posts. I have been taking time to reflect on the year that was and as part of that reflection I have flicked back through the 150 blog posts I have written so
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It’s the time of year when people start to think of resolutions (personal improvement) for the coming year. Many have a goal to reduce weight and improve health. As a Lean practitioner I am always interested to see how people have applied Lean thinking to improve their environment. Paul Akers, well known Lean enthusiast with
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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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Process mapping is the foundation of operational clarity. Before you apply any Process Improvement Strategies, you need a clear, shared understanding of how work actually flows inside your organization. When done right, Business Process Mapping Techniques create transparency, eliminate confusion, and unlock measurable efficiency gains. The goal isn’t documentation for the sake of documentation —
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Listening is key to all effective communication, without the ability to listen effectively messages are easily misunderstood – communication breaks down and the sender of the message can easily become frustrated or irritated. Applying active listening, allows you and other individuals to engage in a dialogue where you are both equipped with clarity and understanding
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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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