Friday, May 15, 2015. On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve. Many hands make light work. Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

In the lean lexicon there is a lot of talk of removing waste from processes. Waste is anything that is not value added. What is value added? In my work, I ask people to define value added for me. It seems like a simple question, but I get numerous blank stares and answers rarely match across the team or organization. How do you look for it? Which lead.

Channeling an Ever-Present Desire to Serve. On February 24, 2018 by Dale Wilson - Author of Command Performance. We are pleased to be sharing the following blog post, written by Team Rubicon Clay Hunt Fellow. I like to tell people that I enlisted in the military because I made the dangerous error of reading. Showed the benefits of devoting yourself to a greater cause.

Empowering Leaders 300 Words at a Time. 4 Things that Drive Employees Crazy. We love to think about what drives leaders crazy. But, what about employees? Red tape. The reason red tape drives employees crazy is they want to get things done. Work Backwards to Fulfill Dreams. 13 Things That Are Changing My Life and Leadership.

It has been 6 years since my last post in 2011 and a lot has changed. Please see my latest thoughts at TSR Leadership. Wordpress blog or visit our website at www. 5S Results using Process Confirmation or purely on Principle? May 19, 2011. A colleague and I were debating about a Lean Engagement we are working on together. As with most engagements, results are required quickly. Which position has the most merit? We we.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Leadership and their Role in Value Delivery. Traditional command and control structured organizations are often not adequately designed for allowing leaders to adequately promote value delivery. Traditional organizational structures are also not conductive at turning managers in to effective leaders. Neither are they designed at empowering their workforce, rather they tend to focus on hierarchical decision making which promotes a command and control mentality.

Collaboration, Innovation, Risk Management. Wrapping Your Mind Around a Future of Work Initiative. Dramatic cost savings are emerging in big-ticket items like real estate, facilities, and travel.

Books, Links and Videos. Books, Links and Videos. Coaching Kata for Continuous Improvement. Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

I had the privilege of visiting VIBCO Vibrators this week in Wyoming, Rhode Island.

Friday, August 14, 2015. Dream World or Dream Life? Are you successful in your life or work? Are you getting what you want out of life? Diary of a Teenager on Summer Vacation.