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The Prevention Power of Failures Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)0
- Quality
- February 15, 2023
Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is a step-by-step approach for identifying all possible failures in a design, a manufacturing process or assembly process, or a final product or service. “Failure modes” means the ways, or modes, in which something might fail. Failures are any errors or defects, especially ones that affect the customer and
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Lean Tips Edition #199 (#3196 – #3210)0
- Lean Tips
- February 13, 2023
For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips. It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to
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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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