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Book Review – Unbundling the Enterprise by Stephen Fishman and Matt McLarty 0
- Book Review
- November 12, 2025
Unbundling the Enterprise is a compelling and practical guide for business and technology leaders navigating the turbulent waters of digital transformation. Fishman and McLarty take readers on an imaginative yet highly informative journey—beginning with a pirate-themed prologue—that reframes digital innovation as a treasure hunt in which APIs are the shovels, maps, and ships of modern enterprise
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Lean Tips Edition #324 (#3886 – #3900)0
- Lean Tips
- November 11, 2025
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 help you along your journey. Another
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Lean Quote: Better Over Perfection – Lean Lesson from Bruce Lee 0
- Lean Quote
- November 7, 2025
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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Building a Culture of Empathy Through Empathetic Leadership 0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- November 5, 2025
Empathy can change the way leaders communicate, build trust, and support their teams. In a workplace, understanding another person’s feelings, needs, and perspective helps leaders respond with greater awareness instead of reacting too quickly. Empathy in leadership is more than simply being kind. It is the ability to understand what another person may be experiencing
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The 2025 Northeast Lean Conference at a Glance 0
- Conference
- November 3, 2025
The 21st Annual Northeast Lean Conference, held October 27-28, 2025 in Manchester, New Hampshire, brought together hundreds of Lean and continuous‐improvement practitioners across manufacturing, services, and administrative arenas. The theme—“Transforming Together: Paving a Unified Path to Excellence”—set the tone for two days of inspiration, networking and actionable learning. Attendees were treated to three compelling keynote
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Lean Quote: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – A Lean Lesson in Continuous Improvement 0
- Lean Quote
- October 31, 2025
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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