Respect For People

3 Ways to Give Thanks on Thanksgiving (or Any Time)0
- Respect For People
- November 25, 2024
Ah, November. The leaves are falling, the weather is chilly, and the smell of pumpkin spice permeates the air. While you’re probably making plans to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, there’s one group of people you may be forgetting—your employees. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to express your gratitude to those around you. Making
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Respect for People – Not an Optional Principle for Successful Lean Companies 0
- Respect For People
- March 25, 2024
Respect for People is one of the most overlooked principles of Lean. Respect for people means developing employees’ latent skills in both on the job and off the job training. It is easy to invest money in new technology, software, or equipment. It takes time, effort, and planning to invest in employee skills development. Without
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Lean Quote: Employee Appreciation Day 0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- March 1, 2024
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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Show Your Employees Some Love 0
- Respect For People
- February 14, 2024
It’s February 14th and if that date doesn’t ring a bell, you must live under a rock. It’s Valentine’s day! Whether you “believe” in Valentine’s Day or not, it’s the perfect occasion to show some appreciation to someone special and your employees would probably be delighted and surprised if you took the time to show
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Lean Quote: Create an Energized Workplace 0
- Engagement, Lean Quote, Respect For People
- September 15, 2023
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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The Importance of Honesty at Work 0
- Respect For People
- August 9, 2023
We often tell kids that honesty is the best policy. The truth of the matter is that philosophy holds true for employees, too, especially when it comes to the workplace. The expectation of honesty at work means you have to be clear and open with everyone. When you are, it demonstrates trust and creates an
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