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Wasted Efforts: The Pitfalls of Traditional Accounting
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss the implementation of Lean principles in accounting, emphasizing simplifying cost accounting, aligning costs with value streams, and adopting a PDCA mindset, while also noting...
Lean Process Improvement: Universally Applicable Across Industries and Eras
Lean process improvement principles, originating from the manufacturing sector, have proven their versatility and efficacy across a broad spectrum of industries and historical contexts. Rooted in the core ideas of eliminating waste, maximizing value, and continuous...
Administrative Lean And The Summit
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss the potential of Lean in government administration. They emphasize the relevance of Lean principles in various administrative settings, including government and industry, and...
Back to Basics: Why Organizations Must Recommit to the Fundamentals
In today's world, the term "lean" is not a new concept. Many organizations proudly proclaim their decades-long commitment to lean principles. However, a closer examination often reveals a stark disconnect between this professed dedication and the actual implementation...
Prioritizing The Wrong Work
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Andy Olrich discuss how prioritizing the wrong work can hamper growth and stifle development within organizations. By embracing a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reassessing...
The Importance of Developing Standards for Company Processes
In the early stages of a lean journey, the establishment of standards is crucial for stabilizing operations. Before any meaningful improvements can be made, it is essential to create a stable and predictable environment where processes are clearly defined and...
Unleash The Power Of Continuous Learning: The Lean Solutions Summit
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss the importance of continuous learning in Lean and improvement cultures, discussing the upcoming Lean Solutions Summit with TED-like presentations and team-building excursions. They...
8 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About The Lean Journey
Imagine you are young and just entering the workforce again. You get a letter in the mail. This letter changes everything for you! It contains every word you ever wanted to hear. Every piece of advice, every encouragement, every bit of faith in...
Using Strategic Influence to Enhance Lean Practices and Build High-Performing Teams
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Patrick Adams discuss the importance of strategic influence in Lean adoption, highlighting the need to show rather than tell, celebrate small victories, involve people in decision-making, and connect the...
Building a Lean Culture: The Manager Responds
In my last newsletter, I published an article titled: "Elevating Employee Engagement: A Letter To My Manager." Below is the response from the Manager: Dear Jo Frontline, I want to begin by thanking you for your letter. I appreciated the five areas you laid out where...