How much Planning is enough – Use Lean and Standardize

When you listen to consultants and so called experts, all they talk about is planning. The reason they exist is for the planning stages. Where are these guys at when it is time to get the work done anyway? Many companies will just take the attitude of let’s just get it done – there is Read More …

Lean Training in a Turnaround!

It takes guts, to start with lean training in a turnaround! That’s what Bob Weiner did with PAS Technologies (B901 Podcast). When you think about it, what better way to get buy-in of the employees than starting to build a lean culture. Can you imagine what your first day would be like in a turnaround? Read More …

Lean Transformation Ideas from a Hitchhiker

We used The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean and the Lean Learning Center as the jumping off point but soon wandered into the development of a Lean Culture. I am always curious about how one starts. Jamie did a great job explaining. The podcast explores how to get started in lean but maybe more importantly, how Read More …

Has your Marketing Tools Changed?

My webinar Marketing your Black Belt requires a little homework first and thought I would just post it to my blog. Has your tools changed in your marketing? A take-off on the old McGraw-Hill Advertisement. Thanks to David Meerman Scott for the lead to the video. Related Posts: Marketing your Black Belt How I would Start Marketing Read More …

Mark Graban of the Lean Blog discusses Lean Healthcare

I had the pleasure of discussing with Mark on the Business901 podcast, the role he is playing at the Lean Enterprise Institute and his book on Lean Health Care. Mark is an engaging speaker and a Lean advocate. Mark also writes the highly acclaimed Lean Blog. We also had a chance to talk about the Read More …

Lean Six Sigma – Relevant in a down economy?

Embarq Corporation’s General Manager of Process Excellence, Deron Ertel, was my guest on the Business901 Podcast. We discussed Embarq’s business process improvement initiatives and how they differed from other companies Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Particular attention was paid to the relevancy of Lean, Six Sigma and business process improvement in a down economy. Deron will Read More …