Archive for Blogging
Developing a Learning A3
Posted by: | CommentsMatt Wrye is a Lean Implementer that has a passion for continuous learning on all subjects related to business and lean. He is the author of the popular blog “Beyond Lean,” which centers on evolving leadership and changing business. 
Our discussion center on his development of a Learning A3. From his blog post Learning A3:
A3s are used for solving problems, developing proposals and everything else. Why not for laying out a plan to show what people are expected to learn during a project or coaching session. Layout a standard or plan so expectations and progress becomes visible.
Download Podcast: Click and choose options: Download Here or go to the Business901 iTunes Store.
Below are several formats for your use. I recommend viewing one before or during the listening of the podcast.
Learning A3 Blank Template PDF
Learning A3 Blank Excel Template
About Matt: Matt has a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Industrial Engineering. Among his other accomplishments are Lean Principles and Kaizen Certification from Lean Learning Center, Lean Coach/Mentor, Proficient in Lean tools and concepts, Shainin Red X Certified Journey and Master Candidate, and a ProModel Simulation Software expert. He is proud to have played a large and significant role in starting the Smith County Lean Consortium in Tyler, TX.
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Mindmap on Writing Well
Posted by: | CommentsNot all the time do I get the opportunity to create a Mindmap on an audio book but there have been a few special ones that I have. It usually occurs on the 2nd listen since I typically am listening to them while I am driving or walking the dog. Well this one has been listened to more than a couple of times. As a result of the clip art, you can probably guess that the Mindmap has been around a while.
This particular book is a timeless classic and has been one of my favorite ones for many years. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Most of my writing and podcast are geared towards a learning experience for me. It may sound somewhat selfish but I have found that is the best way to immerse myself in a subject. Another of Zinsser’s books, Writing To Learn
About: William Zinsser, a writer, editor, and teacher, is a fourth-generation New Yorker, born in 1922. His 18 books, which range in subject from music to baseball to American travel, include several widely read books about writing.
P.S. I own the hard copy of both books.
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A Lean Experts Guide to Blogging and Twitter
Posted by: | CommentsYesterday, I posted a Podcast that I did with Mark Graban, Senior Fellow at the Lean Enterprise Institute.
I enjoyed talking to Mark and at the end of the Podcast; we went off the subject matter and started a discussion on social media. I respect Mark’s work a great deal. He has created a very loyal following, not only on his blog but also on Twitter. He is one of the few people, when you step away from the early adapters and the giants such as Brogan, Jantsch and Godin, that has done that.
I encourage others to follow and watch how he engages his audience. You can listen to the discussion with the player below or on the Business901 Podcast. If you would like to follow Mark, he can be found at http://LeanBlog.org or on Twitter: @leanblog.
