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Lean Quote: Good Leaders Develop Employees 0
- Lean Quote
- February 10, 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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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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Communication Skills in the Workplace: Essential Soft Skills for Professional Success 0
- Communication, Guest Post
- February 6, 2023
Effective communication is one of the most valuable abilities employees can develop in any organization. Communication skills in the workplace help employees share ideas clearly, collaborate with colleagues, and build strong professional relationships. Organizations that focus on effective communication skills at work often experience better teamwork, fewer misunderstandings, and higher productivity. Research frequently shows that
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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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