Lean Thoughts

another AI Guru in a seminar who quickly advised me that even a mathematical formula is AI.

Chatbots such as ChatGPT can provide direct answers to your questions. But, compared to a regular Google search, the amount of knowledge gained is less.

I LOVE my Suppliers, I mean really LOVE them, so much so I am constantly wanting to hire them .

Whether you’re in retail, service or manufacturing, it is all about CASH! As much as things change… the one constant measurement of a successful business is the amount of positive cash flow generated.

Never forget: Your employees are a top asset, but if you botch your relationships with them, you could create a work environment with low morale and little productivity.

Leverage your Value Stream Mapping exercises to become more environmentally friendly. 

Let me cut to the chase if you want Lean as part of your organizational DNA you need to start with Management Daily Report-Outs.

Some people are placed into Leadership positions but that does not make them a Leader until they have amassed a group of loyal followers.

Standard Work. My immediate response, was no friggin way !! No body is going to control every minute of my day by telling what to do, when to do it and why?

Why Does Mission Matter? 

Manufacturers are masters of improvisation. We’re good at figuring things out on the fly.

In our role as a Continuous Improvement facilitator we either evolve and lead with strategy, or we stay boxed into the role of reactive order-taker,

They were not just filling positions. They were preparing people. Slowly. Thoughtfully. Thoroughly.

Team Members Clean using their hands they will detect any slight imperfection ... those slight imperfections can be an early indicator of a major potential breakdown.

Only 14% of employees strongly agree that Annual Performance Reviews inspire them to improve, according to Gallup.

The observer as a simple role made a huge impact to every diner's experience. I quickly concluded that we need more observers and we could use observers everywhere.

Sustainability relies on the importance of checklists. Although simple, checklists work! Even the most specialized professionals like pilots and doctors can rely on this simple tool to improve their performance .

Everyone does it all of the time. When you arrive at work without even knowing it you are mentally conducting a "Situation Appraisal"

Undercover Boss makes for good television. Imagine if you incorporated this methodology within your business operations, it would be the ultimate Continuous Improvement idea generator.

A Non-Lean environment is where ... Mediocre Processes are managed by Amazing People Whereas a Lean Environment  is where ... Amazing...