Maggie Millard
Recent Posts
Kaizen: Where Japanese Management Meets Daily Work
May 14, 2026In the business management context, continuous improvement means a never-ending effort to identify and eliminate the root causes of...
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....
Huddle Boards: How Healthcare Teams Use Them for Process Improvement
April 3, 2026In sports, a huddle happens when the team gathers to strategize before a play. Everyone learns their role, the plan is confirmed, and the...
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....
Strategies to Improve Employee Engagement in the Workplace
October 11, 2022Leaders need to get the most out of every asset they have in today's business environment with tight budgets and tough competition. For...
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?
April 3, 2026Lean is most closely associated with manufacturing, but the Toyota Production System drew on ideas from many sources -- Deming's work on...
12 Areas for Professional Improvement in the Workplace
September 15, 2022We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about structures and methods for improving business processes, setting operational goals, and...

