Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #486 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Kaeding, the CEO of Norhart. They design, build, and rent apartments. They are transforming the way this is done by incorporating technologies and techniques that have revolutionized other industries. This has resulted in […]

NAME: Bob Emiliani AGE: 65 ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini (that will become obvious as you read more below 😉). OCCUPATION: Professor Emertius and Owner of Cubic, LLC. I research, write, teach, and train on the subjects of progressive and classical leadership and management. RESIDENCE: Southern Rhode Island. BORN AND RAISED IN: South Florida. RIGHT NOW I’M […]

Instead of poking fun at anything intellectual, why not get over this prefudice by recognizing the intellect as simply the instrument used by the mind. The Creative Workman Robert B. Wolf was a manufacturing manager for various companies in pulp and paper industry in the northerweastern United States and Canada in the early 1900s. He […]

In my last post I showed you an overview of the Toyota KPI dashboard. This time I will look in more detail at the first (and arguably most important) section on safety. And, while I’m at it,  let me also tell you some more about safety at Toyota. Introduction Toyota likes to say that it […]

In this week’s episode of “My Favorite Mistake,” we’re lucky to have Ken Snyder, a celebrated figure in the realm of business and academia as our guest. Currently serving as the Executive Director at the Shingo Institute and a senior lecturer at Utah State University, Ken’s journey has been characterized by accomplishments and valuable lessons. […]

tl;dr: This blog post analyzes the unusual incentive clause in the contract of Iowa football’s offensive coordinator, Brian Ferentz, which mandates a minimum average of 25 points per game for job retention. It questions the efficacy and ethical implications of such extrinsic motivations in sports, especially in collegiate football. The point of American football, including […]

After nearly 30 years, it is time to update Lean principles — to move away from the technical understanding to a practical, scientific, human-centered understanding that reflects what is known to produce good results. To accept this much-needed change requires looking at what is familiar in a new light, one that is free of prior […]

DMAIC is a structured, customer-focused, data-driven approach to problem-solving. The acronym stands for: 1- Define 2- Measure 3- Analyze 4- Improve 5- Control It is often associated with the Lean Six Sigma business methodology, but it can be valuable for any organization.

By Pascal Dennis (bio) Many fine discussions these days about the above question. Thanks to Bob Emiliani & other colleagues for their cogent questions & reflections. Let me add a few thoughts based on my observations of another field – the so-called “Back Pain Industry” – another area wherein smart, capable people can’t seem to […]

For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips.  It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to […]

A quick announcement before today’s post… please join me tomorrow, October 3rd for a LinkedIn Live session at 1 pm ET. How to Learn From Mistakes as Individuals and Teams I’ll be presenting for about 15 minutes and I’ll take your questions in this interactive session. Now, onto today’s post… Leaders and organizations have a […]

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) stands as the bastion ensuring products meet the highest quality standards in the world of pharmaceuticals and health. But what exactly does GMP entail? And how does it permeate every facet of a pharmaceutical company? Let’s take a closer look. 1. Quality Management: The Heart of GMP Quality isn’t just about […]