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  • 5 Things AI Can’t Fix (and Why Lean Thinking Matters More Than Ever)

    5 Things AI Can’t Fix (and Why Lean Thinking Matters More Than Ever)0

    Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations work. From manufacturing to customer service, leaders are investing heavily in AI to improve productivity, reduce costs, and make better decisions. But AI has one significant limitation: it cannot fix a broken management system. Lean practitioners have understood this for decades. Whether implementing robotics, automation, or digital technologies, one

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  • Lean Tips Edition #337 (#4081- #4095)

    Lean Tips Edition #337 (#4081- #4095)0

      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 help you along your journey. 

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  • Lean Quote: Feedback as Fuel – Using Criticism to Drive Continuous Improvement

    Lean Quote: Feedback as Fuel – Using Criticism to Drive Continuous Improvement0

    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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  • 29 Years at New Hampshire: What NASCAR Has Taught Me About Continuous Improvement

    29 Years at New Hampshire: What NASCAR Has Taught Me About Continuous Improvement0

    For nearly three decades, one of my favorite summer traditions has been attending the NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Since 1997, I’ve made the trip to Loudon, New Hampshire almost every year, missing only two races along the way. Over those years, I’ve watched the sport evolve dramatically. The cars have changed. The

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  • Stop Trying to Motivate Your Team — Fix the System Instead

    Stop Trying to Motivate Your Team — Fix the System Instead0

    When performance dips after a disruption—whether it’s a holiday break, organizational change, or shifting priorities—many leaders instinctively reach for motivation. Pep talks, incentives, and renewed pressure often follow. But what if motivation isn’t the problem? As leadership expert Anne Grady suggests, high-performing teams don’t need to be “motivated” back into action. They need clarity, alignment,

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