An interesting survey carried out by market research firm Ipsos in 2022 found that around 76% of employees were satisfied with their current jobs. However, the same survey found that 58% were either actively looking for new positions or were open to new opportunities. What this shows is that many people are actively looking for
READ MOREAround 83% of companies acknowledge the importance of leadership in their organization. Now, that is a pretty high percentage! It means that almost all countries across the globe know the relevance of leadership in organizational success. But knowing is one thing, and implementing is another. Most companies are unsuccessful in developing compelling leaders in their organizations. It
READ MOREOn 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
READ MOREWe’ve all worked for bad managers, and most of us can remember how it made us feel. Some of us have even left a role or the organization itself as a result of bad management. In fact, studies show that “seven in 10 U.S. workers say they would leave a job if they had a
READ MOREEmployee motivation is an integral part of performance and excellence for a business or company. No magic can replace the efforts your staff put in the company, as they are the centerpiece of the organization. Their attitude and diligence in duty ensure that everything flows daily. Being self-motivated is an important quality to have in
READ MOREOn 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
READ MOREFor 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
READ MOREMost managers know how important it is to set goals for themselves and their teams. Without some form of direction, teams will meander and just deal with the urgent things that crop up every day. As leaders, the crucial task of team goal setting falls on your shoulders — it’s your responsibility to establish what
READ MOREOn 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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