Lean and Continuous Improvement
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Are Invisible Signs Hurting Your Team’s Culture?
Signs are an important visual control. Have you ever seen an invisible sign? I’d be willing to bet you have! So how do you create an invisible sign?
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See More Going Backwards!
Although it may seem counter-intuitive, we can see more by going backwards! Our natural instinct is to start at the beginning and move forward towards the end. Find out why it is actually better to start from the end!
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Top 10 Busted Myths About Continuous Improvement
Lean or Continuous Improvement is still misunderstood in some environments. Find out the Top 10 “Busted” myths…
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Continuous Improvement Tip – Don’t Forget WIFM!
When implementing a CI activity, it’s important to show your operators the “What’s in it for me?” or WIFM, to boost their motivation and engagement. Here’s some simple but impactful metrics that address the WIFM for CI.
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Are Stand-up Meetings Effective?
Are Stand-up Meetings Effective? I think maybe leaders don’t use stand-up meetings because they can be difficult to get set-up and functional? Or maybe this style of meeting just seems too simple to have any great effect? What do you think?