A combination of training and hands-on experience builds the foundation for a great continuous improvement culture. You can get the first part of that mix right here. Whether you are investing in yourself or getting training materials to teach your team, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better option Read more…
Get Our Best Values with Component Bundles Bought individually, our training materials are a good value. But we don’t stop there. We offer an even better value when you buy our module group bundles. When you have very targeted training needs, these packages offer the most cost effective way to Read more…
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In my consulting travels, I often find instances where common sense dictates. Unfortunately, it is not common sense until you open up your boundaries and venture a bit up and down the value stream to see what your internal suppliers and customers are doing. Learn more about ‘looking over the Read more…
An interesting story caught my eye today. Apparently, an employee decided not to come to work…for 12 years. Amazingly, the paychecks never stopped. It reminded me of this exchange from the movie ‘Office Space’: Peter Gibbons: …. I uh, I don’t like my job, and, uh, I don’t think I’m Read more…
In the early 1900’s, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth refined a system of analyzing work to improve processes. They focused on identifying the core “motion cycles” that combined to form work activities. This detailed understanding of work let them identify inefficiencies and eliminate waste. The name “Therblig” comes from a near Read more…
This week, we have only one link to share. It’s a video of a pretty amazing example of outside the box thinking. Pay attention to the process that the operator uses, and the fixtures that he uses during the transitions. If he can do this, think of what you can Read more…
This sample is part of the “General Overview’ series of continuous improvement Lessons of the Day. We’d love to hear your comments about what can make this product better. Learn more about our Continous Improvement Lessons of the Day. You’ve received this email because you signed up for it at Read more…
This downloadable Lean reference guide is part of The Continuous Improvement Companion.
In short, leadership is the act of one person uniting and motivating others toward a common goal. Leadership is part natural (as in “natural-born”), but is greatly refined through training, practice, and constant learning. Confidence in oneself is a key component of leadership. While leadership is generally considered a positive Read more…