Cultivating A Lean Culture with Intention and Attention

Depending on where you are right now, it might be hard to believe, but spring is upon us. Yesterday was the first day that it was warm...

12 Women in Continuous Improvement That You Should Know

5 Reasons Jamie Flinchbaugh Is Awesome

Jamie Flinchbaugh is a lean author, speaker, and advisor. He co-founded the Lean Learning Center, and has advised companies such as Intel,...

4 Rocks to Look Under During Each Gemba Walk

Gemba Walks are an important part of many continuous improvement initiatives. They give leaders the occasion to visit the place where work...

An Introduction to Hoshin Kanri

Organizations getting started with continuous improvement practices often worry that the improvement efforts won't align with the goals of...

Driving Success: Unlocking the Culture of Continuous Improvement

“What do I need for a successful culture of continuous improvement?”

Methodology, leadership, and technology.

“Where did I go wrong trying...

How to Recognize and Resolve the 7 Wastes of Lean

The guiding principle of the Lean business process methodology is the elimination of waste. Given that waste reduction is the primary...

A Look at Lean Training Alternatives

If your organization is preparing to join the thousands of companies that have embraced the Lean business methodology to maximize customer...

For The Want Of A Nail: A Genius Approach to Employee Engagement Ideas

Have you ever heard this parable? It’s a classic story about how one seemingly small problem, a missing nail, can have monumental...