Using Kamishibai Boards to Strengthen Leader Standard Work and Layered Audits
- Leadership, Problem Solving
- March 23, 2026

Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is a day to celebrate former and present service members who protect our freedom. And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the
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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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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
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There is no shortage of books on Lean manufacturing principles, but choosing the right ones can be challenging—especially for professionals just starting their Lean journey. Over the last several decades, Lean thinking has evolved from its roots in the automotive industry into a universal management philosophy used across manufacturing, services, healthcare, and offices. A well-written
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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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It is hard to believe but today marks the 7th anniversary of A Lean Journey Blog and as tradition here each year I take the opportunity to reflect. The act of “self-reflection” is called Hansei is Japanese. It is the practice of continuous improvement that consists of looking back and thinking about how a process
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