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Mentoring is Vital to Developing Lean Thinking 0
- Culture, Lean Management
- March 21, 2016
One key area frequently overlooked in process improvement deployments is the importance of developing experts who understand both the art and science of mentoring to grow real internal capabilities. Mentoring can be defined as a significant, long-term, beneficial effect on a person’s life or style, generally as a result of personal, one-on-one contact. A mentor
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Lean Quote: Mistakes Are Inevitable But You Can Learn From Them 0
- Lean Quote
- March 18, 2016
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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How to Avoid 6 Common Pitfalls of Process Mapping 0
- Lean Basics
- March 16, 2016
Earlier this week I discussed the benefits of processing mapping. Process maps are used to develop a better understanding of a process, to generate ideas for process improvement or stimulate discussion, build stronger communication, and — of course — to document a process. Creating a process map is a relatively straight forward process but some
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5 Benefits of Process Mapping 0
- Lean Basics
- March 14, 2016
Complete Guide: 5 Key Benefits of Process Mapping in Business Understanding Process Mapping Process mapping is a powerful visualization technique that transforms abstract business workflows into clear, actionable diagrams. By creating visual representations of how work flows through an organization, process mapping serves as one of the most essential process improvement tools available to modern
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Lean Quote: Fear of Failure Should Not Limit Us 0
- Lean Quote
- March 11, 2016
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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Tips for Creating an Inclusive, Respectful Learning Environment 0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- March 9, 2016
As a leader, you want to do everything you can to be the best and most effective leader possible, and while there are many things to keep in mind, one important thing is to remember is to create an inclusive learning environment for the members of your group. Creating an inclusive work environment is an
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