Rhythm, Motion, Basketball and…Lean?
March 3, 2017All my life, I’ve been an avid basketball fan. In my younger days, some would say I was a decent player, though many moons have passed...
A Quick Guide to Lean Construction
February 17, 2017Readers of this blog know that the Lean approach to business management has taken root far outside of the manufacturing sector. It is used...
The 5 Fundamental Principles of Lean Manufacturing
February 15, 2017Management expert James P. Womack, Ph.D., is the founder and senior advisor to the Lean Enterprise Institute, Inc., a nonprofit training,...
Everyday Examples of the 8 Wastes of Lean
January 4, 2017Toyota famously changed automobile manufacturing forever by focusing on continuous improvement, particularly on the never-ending process of...
Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Lean Software in 2017
January 26, 2017One of the many things we love about this time of year is the opportunity to reflect back on what we’ve accomplished (or survived) over the...
Continuous Improvement Resolutions for the New Year
January 4, 2017As 2016 draws to a close, our thoughts turn to what’s ahead in the coming year. Many of us vow to hit the gym or lay off the Doritos. We...
Taking Your Idea Boards to the Next Level
December 21, 2016There are a few fundamental principles that organizations dedicated to daily, incremental improvement seem to share. They believe that...
The Connection between Catchball and Culture
January 26, 2017Most leadership teams understand that a strong culture leads to positive outcomes like employee engagement, improved performance,...
3 Ways to Get More Out of Your Huddle Boards and Meetings
January 26, 2017Huddle boards, along with quick daily huddle meetings are popular continuous improvement techniques. They are particularly prevalent in...

