Novocaine or Jet Fuel?

The Numbing Effect this has on Performance is like Novocaine in your Organization...

I’ve seen a numbing amount of neutral...

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Establishing Lean Culture

Moving the Culture Forward - Stay the course with Lean

In the beginning steps of your lean journey, not everyone will be on board and...

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Lead with Compassion - Mental Health

Leadership is challenging because leaders are required to manage a diverse team of individuals using consistent methods. When it comes to...

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How Can a Leader Recognize Good Employee Conflict?

The Conflict Gem

You may ask yourself, how can two employees engage in good conflict? Well, the truth is, is that some employee conflict...

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Consider Adding Cross-Training Positions

Consider staffing positions that I call a cross-training positions. The idea of having a specific cross-training role is a concept that I...

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Lean Tool: How to Implement the 5S System

5S stands for Sort, Set-in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. These are the steps we use to clean up and organize an area in the...

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7 Awesome Things About Being a Manufacturing Leader

What makes manufacturing leadership such a fun and dynamic career?

  1. Developing Employees: When a leader provides an environment that is...
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