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  • Celebrating the Worker on Labor Day – A Lean Perspective

    Celebrating the Worker on Labor Day – A Lean Perspective0

    Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States, honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. Established in the late 19th century, it became a federal holiday in 1894 as a tribute to the labor movement’s role in building the nation’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. While it often marks the

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  • Lean Quote: Prisoner of the Past or Pioneer of the Future

    Lean Quote: Prisoner of the Past or Pioneer of the Future0

    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 #195 – August, 2025

    Lean Roundup #195 – August, 20250

    A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of August 2025.  You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here.      Daily Management Walks – a Primer – Pascal Dennis talks about Daily Management Walks keep leaders connected to reality by seeing the work directly rather than relying only on reports. 

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  • Lean Tips Edition #320 (#3826 – #3840)

    Lean Tips Edition #320 (#3826 – #3840)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 Quote: 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation

    Lean Quote: 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation0

    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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  • Moving from Blame to Accountability

    Moving from Blame to Accountability0

    To move from a culture of blame to one of accountability, it’s crucial to understand the difference between the two. Blame focuses on finding fault and assigning responsibility for a negative outcome, often leading to defensiveness and conflict. Accountability, on the other hand, involves taking ownership of one’s actions and contributing to solutions. By shifting

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Tim McMahon is a Lean implementation leader, author, and blogger. As a Lean practitioner, Tim brings more 25 years of leadership experience implementing Lean manufacturing. Trained by disciples of the Toyota Production System, he worked in a Shingo Prize winning facility.

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