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End the Blame Game0
- Respect For People
- August 11, 2025
Workplaces that assign blame to individuals rather than looking at organizational issues create an environment where people are afraid to speak out, are defensive, and are unable to be creative. From healthcare and banking to technology and manufacturing, blame culture negatively impacts on employee engagement, productivity, and can result in lost chances for improvement. The
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Lean Quote: We All Need Feedback to Improve0
- Lean Quote
- August 8, 2025
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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Lean Quote: Eiji Toyoda’s Respect for People0
- Lean Quote
- August 7, 2025
Eiji Toyoda’s Legacy: Respect for People in the Toyota Production System On Fridays, we reflect on powerful Lean quotes that help us pause, learn, and grow. Words from visionary leaders don’t just inspire—they remind us of the foundational principles that drive long-term success. This week’s quote comes from Eiji Toyoda, one of the most influential
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Lean Tips Edition #319 (#3811 – #3825)0
- Lean Tips
- August 6, 2025
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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The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation0
- Book Review
- August 4, 2025
Our good friend Mark Graban is celebrating two years since his Shingo Award-winning book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, was published. To mark the second birthday of the book, he’s offering a special paperback price: just $10.99 (regularly $19.95). This discount is available for a limited time. Check out
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Lean Quote: Influence Other People to Do a Better Job, Share Best Practices0
- Lean Quote
- August 1, 2025
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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Lean Roundup #194 – July 20250
- Lean Roundup
- July 30, 2025
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of July 2025. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. Kakorrhaphiophobia: How Fear of Failure Sabotages Continuous Improvement and Innovation – Mark Graban talks about working together to build a culture of continuous improvement and psychological safety. Two Big
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Setting Clear Expectation for Employees0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- July 28, 2025
Unclear or misunderstood expectations can lead to a drop in performance, along with conflict between a manager and a team member. Although no one likes a micromanager, most employees appreciate knowing they are on the right track. Setting expectations and communicating employee responsibilities to each new hire can have a long-lasting effect on your business.
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Lean Quote: Don’t Watch the Clock; Do What it Does. Keep Going0
- Lean Quote
- July 25, 2025
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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