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Rhythm, Motion, Basketball and…Lean?

March 3, 2017

All 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, 2017

Readers 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, 2017

Management 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, 2017

Toyota 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, 2017

One 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, 2017

As 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, 2016

There 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, 2017

Most 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, 2017

Huddle boards, along with quick daily huddle meetings are popular continuous improvement techniques. They are particularly prevalent in...