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Lean Quote of the Day February 12, 2010 0
- Lean Quote
- February 12, 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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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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