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Standard Work Isn’t About Control—It’s About Empowerment
When people hear the term standard work, their first reaction is often skepticism—“Is this just another way to micromanage?” or “Won’t this kill creativity?” That perception isn’t entirely surprising. At first glance, standard work sounds like a rigid script or a...
Why Every Leader Should Know the 8 Wastes—and How to Eliminate Them
When we talk about waste culture in the workplace, we’re not just talking about physical scrap or discarded materials. Waste in a business setting often goes unnoticed, hiding in plain sight and quietly draining resources, time, and morale. It’s not just a factory...
From Good to Great: Building a Workplace Culture That Thrives on Feedback
When we talk about workplace culture, terms like continuous improvement and daily habits often come up, but there’s one ingredient that can supercharge both—feedback. A culture that truly thrives isn’t just built on processes and performance metrics. It’s built on...
Beyond Kaizen Events: Making Continuous Improvement a Daily Habit
When most people hear Kaizen, they picture large, multi-day events where teams gather to tackle a major process improvement. And while those focused, high-impact sessions have their place, real, continuous improvement isn’t just a once-a-quarter sprint. It’s a daily...
Creating a Culture of Everyday Problem Solvers: Small Steps, Big Impact
When most people think about problem solving in the workplace, they picture big, complex projects—complete with whiteboards, spreadsheets, and week-long brainstorming sessions. But the truth is, the most impactful problem solving doesn’t always come from grand,...
DMAIC Isn’t Just for Big Projects—How to Use It Every Day
When people hear "DMAIC," they often think of massive Six Sigma projects, black belt certifications, and months-long initiatives. But the truth is, DMAIC—which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control—isn’t just for big-ticket improvements. It's a...
Six Sigma Belts Explained: Finding the Right Skillset for Your Team
When people first hear about Six Sigma, it can sound intimidating—especially when terms like Green Belt, Yellow Belt, and Black Belt start flying around. If you don’t have a background in Six Sigma, it might seem like a complicated certification club rather than a...
Beyond the Buzzwords: What It Really Takes to Sustain Continuous Improvement
"Continuous Improvement" is one of those phrases that gets thrown around in meetings, splashed across strategy slides, and tossed into mission statements. It sounds great—who wouldn’t want to continuously get better? But here’s the hard truth: real continuous...
The Hidden Waste in Your Workplace Culture—And How to Eliminate It
When we talk about "waste" in a Lean context, most people think about excess inventory, waiting time, or overproduction—things you can see, measure, and fix. But some of the most damaging forms of waste don’t show up on a spreadsheet. They live in your workplace...
The New Rules of Trust: Leading Teams in a Deepfake, AI-Generated World
It started with a gut feeling. I was reviewing candidates for a role as a project manager when I came across a résumé that looked… too perfect. Certifications? Impressive. Project scope? Massive. Metrics? Spot on. But something didn’t sit right. So I picked up the...
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