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...
Kanban Boards: How They Work, Why They Stall, and How to Use Them Well
April 8, 2026In the years after World War II, Toyota executives noticed something about American grocery stores. Shelves weren't stocked on a...
How & Why to Introduce the CQI Proces to New Employees
August 27, 2021I've noticed something interesting in all articles and blogs I read about CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement). Most of the writing...
Engaging Physicians in Lean: A 2021 Virtual Indiana Lean Healthcare Summit Presentation
June 15, 2021At the 2021 Virtual Indiana Lean Healthcare Summit, several incredible Lean leaders shared their experience fostering a state of healthcare...
The Motivation-Hygiene Theory of Employee Engagement
April 20, 2021It is relatively common for people to use the terms "employee engagement" and "employee satisfaction" interchangeably. However, we have...
Continuous Improvement Goals Suggestions for 2023
June 22, 2023In 2020, we laid out some suggested continuous improvement resolutions. If the pandemic thwarted your plans and best intentions, give...
Don’t Miss Your Next $1M Idea: 5 Reasons Why You Should Include Everyone in Your Improvement System
November 20, 2020Imagine going on a family road trip but not bringing your family. Do some people stay behind so they can experience the trip through the...
Top 10 Techniques for Encouraging Workplace Innovation
October 27, 2020Innovation in the workplace not only helps companies stay competitive and profitable, but they are also happier workplaces, with...
How to Build Kaizen into Employee Onboarding
September 17, 2020Much of the information published about establishing a culture of Kaizen is written for leaders who are introducing the concept to their...

