lean leaders

What do bus schedules have to do with a lean management system? Quite a bit…even though, obviously, the notion of a bus schedule is more metaph

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Lean transformations might be easier if we possessed some measure of the sixth sense – extrasensory perception (ESP).

Lean culture is largely defined by, or at least manifested in, engaged and empowered employees practic

The term, "judgmental," in my experience is consistent with Merriam-Webster's second definition, "characterized by

A recent George F. Will column referenced the sign recreated at left. While I don't necessarily believe that the signage encompasses the complete definition of discipline, it certainly provides food for thought.

During a recent business trip to Mexico, I spied a hotel worker using the tools captured in the picture.

First things first, as they say. It's hard to argue with such simple wisdom. That notion applies to strategy deployment, a.k.a.

I recently conducted a free one hour webinar on the subject of kaizen event malpractice, its causes, effects and how to avoid them.

Leader standard work is a pillar of the lean management system. So, how does one start to develop leader standard work?

My dog, Bailey, has a sensei - a dog obedience trainer. Actually, my wife and I have a sensei... to teach us how to train our dog.