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Four Essentials for Developing Employees 0
- Development/Training
- February 8, 2023
Investing in the development of employees is the most important and rewarding thing a manager can do. For some reason, though, it’s often the last thing on a manager’s “to do” list. People development without proper planning in place normally results in internal and external conflict, which leads to confusion, low productivity, less motivation, and
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The Communication Soft Skills You Need At Work & How To Use Them 0
- Communication, Guest Post
- February 6, 2023
https://pixabay.com/illustrations/silhouettes-person-human-man-woman-776670/ The ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill in the workplace. Employees need to be able to express their thoughts and ideas clearly, and listen and understand their colleagues. Having strong communication soft skills can help you work more efficiently, build relationships with others, and get ahead in your career. Discover some of
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Lean Quote: How You Make Them Feel Is Most Meaningful 0
- Lean Quote
- February 3, 2023
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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Employee Engagement for Strategic Planning 0
- Engagement
- February 1, 2023
We have known for decades that people who participate in decision-making that affects their work feel a higher degree of ownership and commitment to that work. We also know that where more people are involved in a joint process of common interest, the quality of output is higher. The same is true of strategic planning.
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Book Review: The Seventh Power 0
- Book Review
- February 1, 2023
All Northeast Lean Conference attendees received a copy of Kevin Hancock’s book, “The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey Into the Business of Shared Leadership.” Kevin Hancock is the CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest and best know family businesses in America. Established in 1848, the company grows trees and manufactures lumber for
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Lean Roundup #164 – January 2023 0
- Lean Roundup
- January 30, 2023
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of January 2022.  You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here.  Systems Primed for Finding Fault – Christopher R Chapman discusses how leadership creates systems that cause fear and blame. Year End Muda – Bruce Hamilton discusses two unpleasant and
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