The Link Between Lean and Innovation As lean methodologies have started to take over various markets by storm, we’re starting to notice some interesting trends regarding the connection between lean and other areas. As it turns out, there’s a huge overlap between lean thinking and innovation, and good leaders must be capable of spotting those […]
How to Promote Innovation in Your Organization
How to Promote Innovation in Your Organization If you’re concerned with the state of innovation in your current organization, that’s not a bad thing. It’s definitely good to take a critical look around from time to time and examine ways to potentially improve things. At the same time, it’s not an easy process – it’s […]
[VIDEO] The Developments That Inspired TPS
> What were the historical events that led to the birth of the Toyota Production System (TPS)? Tracing the history back to Eli Whitney and the concept of interchangeable parts, through the realities of post-war Japan and Douglas McAurthur, the tenets of Lean manufacturing and TPS were built on a foundation of innovative thinkers, each […]
[VIDEO] Applying Kaizen at Home
Everyone is searching for the magical formula or ‘guru’ to help them find perfection in their personal lives. Type in “self-help” in your browser, hit search and pages of results will fill your screen. There are endless amounts of solutions to every possible behavior known to man and a guru behind every one of those […]
[VIDEO] Breaking the Rules On the Way Up
Are we really preparing leaders for the future? For decades, leadership styles have been cut from the same mold. The way you act, interact and even dress have been outlined and detail in many ‘how-to’ books, platforms and educational curriculum. There have been generations of leaders shaping the future of our workforce from practices that are […]
[VIDEO] What Are You Willing to Give Up?
Breaking down silos and digging out the old entrenched habits in an organization can be a painful challenge. It really does take grit and determination to start making real change. It takes free-thinking, flexible leaders who are will to challenge everything and change the norms. What are you willing to give up to create fast, […]
[VIDEO] Understanding Lean Six Sigma
Is it Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma? What is Lean then? These can be some of the most confusing questions that can be asked when trying to understand quality processes. Understanding the differences and similarities are crucial to clarity.  Check out this informative video that defines what is really Lean Six Sigma. Related […]
[VIDEO] The Five Principles of Lean
The cornerstone of any organization is based on efficiency and  value to the customer. A lean thinking organization  uses five simple principles to ensure it understands the true value of the customer and the processes are finely tuned to reduce any process that creates waste. By ingraining lean thinking into the culture of the organization, […]
Value and Lean Is About Focusing on ‘The Five’
A lean thinking organization understands customer value and focuses all its processes to continuously increase it. The ultimate goal is to provide absolute value to the customer. It encourages the practice of continuous improvement and is based on the fundamental idea of respect for people. This is accomplished through the perfection of a creation process […]
[VIDEO] The Tale of the Seven Wastes
The elimination of waste in processes is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any business. Processes either add value or waste to the production of a good or service. There are seven wastes or ‘muda,’ and the tool was first developed by Taiichi Ohno and make up the core of the Toyota […]
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