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  • Just Stand – Tools for Planning Your Workspace

    Just Stand – Tools for Planning Your Workspace0

    In a recent post I talked about the health benefits of the stand-up desk.  This info graph from JustStand.org really puts sitting in perspective. Here is a simple online calculator to help you set-up your work space properly. There are also a number of ergonomic tips you can consider when optimizing your workspace: • Rest

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  • A Standup Desk is Lean, Literally

    A Standup Desk is Lean, Literally0

    Many of my Lean colleagues have talked about their standup desks. They have shared examples like that of Jamie Flinchbaugh, Kevin Meyer, Ankit Patel, and Jon Miller. A recent article from Men’s Health brings to light the dangers of sitting. Scientists at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana analyzed the lifestyles of more than

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  • Lean and Green – Together Maximizing Efficiency through Waste Elimination

    Lean and Green – Together Maximizing Efficiency through Waste Elimination0

    Last week a modified version of my article “Lean is the means to be Green” was published on The Green Economy Post. Lean manufacturing practices and sustainability are conceptually similar in that both seek to maximize organizational efficiency. Where they differ is in where the boundaries are drawn, and in how waste is defined. Sustainability

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  • 8 Ways to Create an Infrastructure that Supports Lean Replayed

    8 Ways to Create an Infrastructure that Supports Lean Replayed0

    Creating a Lean organization is never an easy task, but with the right Lean systems in place, it can be far less challenging. If you missed Jeff Hajek and I’s presentation on creating an infrastructure that supports Lean you can see the replay here. 8 Ways to Create an Infrastructure that Supports Lean View more

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  • Lean Quote: Promoting Respect in the Workplace

    Lean Quote: Promoting Respect in the Workplace0

    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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  • Guest Post: Using Single Point Lessons as a Teaching Aide0

    Today I am happy to be guest blogging on Christian Paulsen’s Lean Leadership Blog. Chris recently did a couple guest posts while I was on vacation and now I get to return the favor. I decided that I would talk about the benefits of using a single point lesson as a teaching aide. It is

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