Why WHY?
WHY is one of the most important questions for your Lean journey. Here are the reasons: IMPROVE ROOT CAUSES – Instead of fixing symptoms, determine what is causing the problem by asking WHY five times...
View ArticleBook Review: Kaizen Event Fieldbook
Mark Hamel’s “Kaizen Event Fieldbook” is an excellent addition to the library of Lean literature. Don’t let the title fool you though, there is more to this book than just the technical details...
View ArticleAre You “Under New Management” Yet?
Photo Source: http://lostnewyorkcity.blogspot.com/2011/01/monteleone-bakery-under-new-management.html I often see restaurants and other businesses with signs outside advertising “Under New Management”...
View ArticleBook Review: Toyota Under Fire
“Toyota Under Fire” by Jeffrey Liker and Timothy Ogden is a highly recommended book for leaders, Lean-thinkers, and people interested in media criticism. I initially thought it would solely be about...
View ArticleRelieving Workplace Mayhem
Does your workday frequently feel like mayhem? I have talked with many people who feel like their job is filled with unnecessary chaos. I believe a lot of organizations self-inflict themselves with...
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