"The Macgyver," and 7 Other Continuous Improvement Awards You NEED
July 21, 2016We’re always talking about recognizing and rewarding employees for engaging in continuous improvement, and constantly run up against the...
Think an Electronic Suggestion Box Will Lead to Improvement?
February 11, 2020These days lots of the things that we used to do in the “real world” have moved to the internet. In many cases the electronic solution...
How I Define Lean Leadership (Or How I Don’t)
April 17, 2019I believe that leadership is best defined by the ability to inspire others to be their best self. I also believe that too often, the words...
What Makes You A Top Leader of Continuous Improvement?
July 21, 2015I’ve been fortunate to speak with and learn from some incredible leaders. On my podcast, we focus on leaders who have been successful in ...
The Power of Belief
October 11, 2023One of the most important things any team can do is to figure out its true mission. I don't mean the corporate speak that all too often...
5 Unexpected Ways to Justify an Investment in Six Sigma Software
July 22, 2015Committing to the Six Sigma approach to business process improvement can lead to profound changes in an organization’s culture and the way...
Lean Leadership Podcast: Are You a Boss or a Leader?
April 11, 2017In our continued effort to share great resources for continuous improvement with you, I’d like to introduce you to Chris Burnham, the host...
How to Get People Excited About Cross Functional Collaboration
August 28, 2015Most organizations, especially those that are committed to continuous improvement, could benefit from an increase in cross functional...
Not Getting The Impact You Want from Kaizen? Ask These 8 Questions
July 21, 2016If you’re struggling to get a Kaizen culture to take root and thrive in your organization, you are not alone. We hear from people all the...