How to Avoid 4 Common Catchball Errors

Of the four most popular professional sports in America, baseball is unique in many ways. In the others (basketball, football and hockey),...

The Difference between a Gemba Walk and Management by Walking Around

"Oh, we already do that. We just call it Management by Walking Around."

We hear this from leaders in every industry. The assumption that a ...

The Subtle Presence of Lean Practices in IKEA

Last weekend, I left my baby with Grammy and Poppy and journeyed to the Mecca of home furnishings. Obviously, I mean IKEA. I’ve crammed...

4 Common Myths About Standard Work

Have you heard the one about the engineer whose wife asks him to pick up a loaf of bread and, if they have eggs, get a dozen? They did have...

Got Problems? Get A3.

There’s a reason that it’s almost impossible to talk about continuous improvement without talking about Toyota Motor Corp. They not only...

Previewing The Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit

This upcoming week is one of my favorite weeks of the year - the Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit. I’ve been fortunate to attend each...

What to Look for In a Lean Management System

Investing in technology to support your Lean management efforts is an excellent way to ensure that you get the most out of the approach....

Lean Leadership Podcast: Are You a Boss or a Leader?

In our continued effort to share great resources for continuous improvement with you, I’d like to introduce you to Chris Burnham, the host...

Lean Healthcare Blog Roundup

The application of Lean principles in healthcare organizations is a growing trend in the United States. Although initially developed as a...