From Kaizen to Continuous Improvement

Kaizen Kickoff Complete! But now what?

So you are fully committed to your lean implementation and there is nothing that is going to get in ...

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How to Launch Lean Manufacturing

The Lean ROIĀ 

Lean plants are safer, produce higher quality products, ship product on-time and produce at lower costs than non-lean plants....

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The Value of a Value Stream Map (VSM)

What is a value stream? A value stream is the flow of all information and materials used to create customer value. This "value" could be a f...

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Lead with Compassion - Performance

Managing employee performance shouldn't be an emotional experience for a leader. However many managers do get stressed about providing emplo...

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Lead with Compassion - Roles

Although roles may vary, contribution is consistent. As such, classism has no place in a workplace. If your company's president was out on v...

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Lead with Compassion - Addiction

Whether it is drugs or alcohol, no person, family or workplace is immune from the impact of addiction and the problems caused by it. Being i...

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Lead with Compassion - Diversity

You have heard the term: A square peg in a round hole....

When leaders are faced with the issue of having a "square peg in a round hole", t...

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