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...

5 Vital Attributes of a Lean Management System

Embracing the concept of Lean management is a first step for most organizations. The next step is to find tools and technology that will...

The 7 Wastes Of Lean: Learn From These Examples of Wasted Motion

In our daily lives at work and at home, we all face workflows and physical spaces that aren’t designed well. These poorly thought out...

Did You Know Cinderella Was A Lean Practitioner?

When sitting around the Christmas tree with my extended family over the holidays, conversation inevitably turns to my job. My relatives...

Why It's Tempting To Be a Hoarder... And Why A Lean Organization Isn't

I’ve always been fascinated by the A&E TV show “Hoarders.” Maybe it’s because my own closet still holds sweaters that I’ve had since the...

Which of the Process Improvement Disciplines is Best?

Organizations looking to improve operations, cut waste, and maximize customer value often turn to a business process improvement...