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From the Factory Floor to the Boardroom: Why Leadership Needs to Go to Gemba
In many organizations, there’s a gap between leadership and the front lines. Decisions are made in boardrooms, strategies are discussed in executive meetings, and reports summarize what’s happening on the factory floor or in day-to-day operations. But here’s the...
Lean in Agile and Product Development: A Smarter Approach to Innovation
Companies today can’t afford to waste time, effort, or resources on product development that doesn’t deliver value. That’s where Lean and Agile come into play. If you’ve never heard of these concepts before, think of them as the ultimate combination for building...
Lean Metrics and Data-Driven Decision Making: The Key to Smarter, More Efficient Operations
We all want to make better decisions—ones that drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and improve outcomes. But too often, decision-making in organizations is based on gut feelings, assumptions, or the loudest voice in the room rather than solid data. That’s where Lean...
Value Stream Mapping Beyond Manufacturing: A Leadership Tool for Efficiency
When people hear Value Stream Mapping (VSM), they often think of manufacturing—assembly lines, production processes, and optimizing physical workflows. While VSM is a foundational tool in Lean manufacturing, its impact goes far beyond the factory floor. From...
Sustaining Gains in a Lean Culture: Making Continuous Improvement Stick
Lean transformation isn’t just about making initial improvements—it’s about sustaining them over the long term. Too often, organizations see impressive results from Lean initiatives only to watch them fade as old habits creep back in. So, how do you prevent...
Lean and Industry 4.0: The Future of Operational Excellence
The evolution of technology has changed the way we work, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of Industry 4.0. Smart factories, automation, AI-driven insights—these aren’t just buzzwords; they’re reshaping how businesses operate. But with all this digital...
Respect for People: The Cornerstone of a Thriving Workplace Culture
In every conversation about workplace culture, one principle stands out as non-negotiable: respect for people. It’s more than just a feel-good phrase or a line in a mission statement. Respect for people is the foundation of a thriving, engaged, and high-performing...
Building a Problem-Solving Culture: The Key to Organizational Success
I once worked with a leader who became very angry any time he was told about a problem in his operation. I would hear him say things like, “We’ve been in business over 40 years and we still can’t get this right?!?!” While he wanted to develop a problem-solving...
Continuous Learning and Skill Development
Continuous Improvement applies to every aspect of our lives, including our own development as leaders. If “perfect” is the goal, we should never stop taking small steps in that direction. I have always called myself a ‘lifelong learner.’ The moment a leader thinks...
Operational Excellence in Hybrid Work Models
“We can’t stress enough, it’s really our first winter snowstorm of significance, and it’s a pretty tough one. It’s not the normal, we get a couple inches and we can get through it. This takes patience, it takes us to reeducate ourselves, rethink about out driving...
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