Maggie Millard
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What is Lean Process Management?
December 26, 2022Lean process management is one of the most widespread methods of bringing structure to an organization's continuous improvement efforts....
An Introduction to the Lean Concept of Catchball
October 11, 2023Most of us have memories of playing the game of catch either as children or with our children. I really shouldn’t call it a “game” because...
Using Huddle Boards in Healthcare for Process Improvement
November 22, 2022In sports, a huddle happens when the team gathers to strategize before a play. Huddles help everyone know their role in executing the plan...
The Indispensable Role of Middle Management in Lean
November 16, 2022Many organizations that seek to implement the Lean business methodology find that their structure is too rigid and bureaucratic to...
How to Improve Team Culture & Enhance Active Engagement
December 5, 2022The Deloitte University Press Global Human Capital Trends report has the most helpful definition of culture and engagement that we've seen....
How Cross-functional Training Maximizes Employee Value
October 13, 2022The traditional siloed approach to business operations where everyone stays in their "lane" is giving way to a more cooperative,...
What is Lean Project Management? Principles & Benefits
September 29, 2022Lean project management is the application of Lean manufacturing principles to the discipline of project management. While most of the...
How is the Lean Methodology Practiced in Healthcare?
September 27, 2022The Lean methodology is a set of practices, tools, and principles that business leaders initially developed to help manufacturing...
How Continuous Improvement Software Keeps CI Projects Organized
August 31, 2022Organizations striving to reach operational excellence through continuous improvement engage in many individual projects to achieve this...