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Think Systems to Avoid Pitfalls in Lean Management 0
- Lean Management
- February 8, 2010
A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organization can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives. A Lean management system consists of the discipline, daily practices, and tools you need to establish and maintain a persistent, intensive focus on process. It is this process focus that
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Lean Quote of the Day – February 5th, 2010 0
- Lean Quote
- February 5, 2010
On Friday’s 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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Proofreading Tips 0
- Sharing Best Practices
- February 3, 2010
During a recent all employee email I wrote within my company I made a typo. I wrote 3 ½ hours instead of 3 ½ years when describing some positive results. I decided I would take this opportunity for improvement and learn some proofreading skills. It’s difficult to proofread your own work because you’re so close
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Lean Quote of the Day – January 29, 2009 0
- Lean Quote
- January 29, 2010
On Friday’s 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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The “Hot Stove” Rule of Discipline 0
- Leadership, Lean Management
- January 26, 2010
In a recent supervision class I learned of an interesting analogy between touching a hot stove and applying positive, corrective discipline. The similarities are: immediacy, advance warning, consistency, and impartiality. A hot stove burns immediately. Likewise, discipline should be applied quickly after an infraction. There should be no question in an employee’s mind as to
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The 6 P’s of Leadership 0
- Leadership
- January 25, 2010
When you hear the word “leadership” what comes to mind? There are numerous definitions of leadership. For me leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen. Effective leadership comes down to people. It is about the ability to successfully engage and maximize all human resources for the
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A Lean Journey