The Power of Intentionality: How to Sustain Continuous Improvement and Maximize Efficiency
Companies that embed intentionality into their operations—through structured problem-solving, clear accountability, and cultural reinforcement—see long-term success.
Lean’s Two Key Ingredients
The rising cost of doing business is challenging us all to find ways to work more efficiently. Lean programs usually begin with good intentions...
How Lean Practices Mirror Olympic Training
Your company’s Lean and continuous improvement teams drive organizational growth and excellence. While their critical role may often go unnoticed, these teams share traits with the world’s most elite athletes.
How to get the most out of your company’s lean leadership training
Many senior leaders and senior staff do not understand the fundamentals of lean. It’s one thing to recite knowledge of lean, and another to live lean every day—both on the
Why do lean efforts fail?
In a social media and email survey, Daniel Penn Associates asked operations experts why lean efforts fail. Here are the seven most common reasons cited, with a sampling of participants’
Four Ways Lean Supports DEI and DEI Supports Lean
Lean is successful when we empower people to improve how they work together. DEI is successful when people understand and set aside preconceptions that pose barriers to teamwork. In today’s
What’s Missing from DEI Initiatives?
Filling in the missing pieces is not all that difficult. But the emotional content of these issues, a history of inequity and the inertia of organizational culture have exacerbated our
Your COVID-19 Operational Plan Is More Critical Than Ever
Even with promising vaccines expected to be available, your organization’s focus continued vigilance, and rapid response is critical right now!
How To Make Your Virtual Kaizen Initiative a Success
Even with promising vaccines expected to be available, your organization’s focus continued vigilance, and rapid response is critical right now!