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Recognizing and Combatting Complacency in the Workplace 0
- Engagement
- November 7, 2022
Complacency is all around us, but it (and the problems it brings) can be especially noticeable in the workplace. If people have stopped going the extra mile and if they seem totally content with the status quo, their complacency could be hurting your organization. The good news is that complacency often comes after some success,
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Lean Quote: What Employees Want From a Leader 0
- Lean Quote
- November 4, 2022
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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Managers Play a Crucial Role in Employee Engagement 0
- Engagement
- November 2, 2022
If you’re a leader looking to improve employee engagement and performance at your organization, it pays to spend time working with the people who can deliver more impact than any other—managers. Middle managers play a key role in employee engagement, creating a respectful and trusting relationship with their direct reports, communicating company values and setting
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Five Leadership Lessons From Halloween 0
- Leadership, Other
- October 31, 2022
Each day we are presented with experiences that can teach us key aspects of leadership. Halloween is today! Whether you’re going to a party or have kids you have to rope into their costumes, Halloween is a holiday you shouldn’t be sleeping on. Let’s take a moment to think about how this fall holiday can
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Lean Quote: A Lesson in Faith From Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin 0
- Lean Quote
- October 28, 2022
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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Lean Roundup #161 – October 2022 0
- Lean Roundup
- October 26, 2022
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of October 2022.  You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here.  What Should Be Your Target OEE? – Christopher Roser explains OEE and what is a good target based on your business. Lean, Chess, and Techno-Solutionism – Kevin Meyer discusses
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