Do you practice Professional Hypocrisy?

I realize there is snake-oil in every profession, and I have more than likely contributed a little along the way. However, seldom do I get irritated by anything more than someone who bestows the virtues of a methodology and fails to use that methodology in their own business. Recently, I interviewed Dominica DeGrandis, who teaches Read More …

Achieving Organizational Health

The podcast with @KarenMartinOpEx highlights some not so popular subjects in many circles, planning and standard work. Karen Martin voices her opinion about these two controversial subjects while discussing how to Generate Business Results by Eliminating Chaos and Building the Foundation for Everyday Excellence, the subtitle to her new book The Outstanding Organization. A written Read More …

Include a Fluff Cycle in your Day

Every Lean Enterprise practices all kinds of cycles with PDCA being the most prevalent. But has anyone ever asked you to include a Fluff Cycle? My idea of a Fluff Cycle is a deliberate effort to reward you after a period of intense concentration. Greg explains how he uses this technique to enable short bursts Read More …

Did Maroney and Douglas deviate from Standard Work?

We are always taught to seek perfection, continuously improve, constant iteration! Set a high standard, practically an unachievable goal and go for it! From Bill Reiter of Fox Sports: Maroney slips to silver in vault She knew it was off as it began, but there was no turning back. She would have to fight through Read More …

Lean Simulations and Training Tips

Lean Learning Center co-founder and partner Jamie Flinchbaugh was my guest on the podcast, Lean Training and Simulation Tips. This is a transcription of the podcast. Jamie’s insightful responses are lessons for any trainer and user of simulation games. . Under the leadership of Jamie and the Center’s senior managers, the Lean Learning Center has Read More …

The Lean Concept of Respect for People

Someone recently asked me the best way to start Lean? Since it was on Twitter, and I only had 140 characters, I replied: “Best way 2 start #Lean? Practice Respect 4 People & Continuous Improvement after that it is all window dressing.” Now that I have an entire blog post to comment on, I believe Read More …