• Lean Tips Edition #189 (#3046 – #3060)

    Lean Tips Edition #189 (#3046 – #3060)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

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  • Lean Roundup #157 – June 2022

    Lean Roundup #157 – June 20220

    A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of June 2022.  You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here.  Three Most Important Metrics in a Continuous Improvement Culture – John Knotts shares 3 very simple measures that many organizations fail to collect, or if they do, they collect it at

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  • Lean Quote: Have a Growth Mindset for Success

    Lean Quote: Have a Growth Mindset for Success0

    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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  • Development FIRST Yields Continuous Improvement

    Development FIRST Yields Continuous Improvement0

    One of the most important qualities of a good leader is the ability and desire to develop their employees. Taking an active role in the development of your team demonstrates confidence and concern for the future of the organization. Unfortunately, development coaching doesn’t come naturally to many leaders. The Development FIRST model outlines the following strategies

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  • 10 Common Employee Recognition Mistakes

    10 Common Employee Recognition Mistakes0

    Recognizing your employees will help you retain your existing workforce and keep them highly engaged as they would be motivated to receive the reward or recognition for the hard work they put in. Employee recognition programs help in achieving the long-term and short-term goals of the organization.  Despite our best intentions, recognition can go wrong. 

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  • Lean Quote: Lesson’s From My Father

    Lean Quote: Lesson’s From My Father0

    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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