Podcast Episode #51 is the first part of a two-parter (listen to part 2 here) with retired Lt. Randy Russell of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, an innovator in the use of Lean methods for improving law enforcement. Starting in 2004, the…
The ‘Brick’ is… | 9 to 5 Mac There’s news that Apple is going to announce new laptops. I love my MacBook that I just bought earlier this year, but I’m not an Apple “Fanboy” (this was my first Mac…
As I was reading the latest issue of FORTUNE (October 13), I had a few Lean thoughts based on a few articles (which I can’t find online at the moment). In the “The Best Advice I Ever Got” feature, it’s…
Hospital management to become lean and mean Here’s an article from a Thailand newspaper, where the “Lean and Mean” bug has also bit editors there (and I won’t repeat my ranting about that, though you can click here for some…
Managing to Learn: Using the A3 management process to solve problems, gain agreement, mentor, & lead Published by the Lean Enterprise Institute, John Shook has a new book (available now) on the A3 problem solving process and on Lean leadership.…
WD Sync software on the WD Passport drive – WORLD Law Direct Forums I’m furious. Really, I’m dumbfounded — too dumbfounded to really be upset. I thought I was doing all of the right things — I was backing up…
Blog reader Kevin wrote with this excellent question (used with his permission): My question is about the idea I see many using in the lean blogosphere…and that being the continued and rampant use of Japanese terms when dealing with lean.…
Creating a Lean Practice – April 2006 – Family Practice Management I started a new client project yesterday, so I’m a bit swamped. I’m excited to be doing some work in a direct patient-care setting. This linked article is a…
Some of you might remember that I was offering autographed book copies or autographed labels for “Lean Hospitals” as a fundraiser for the Josie King Foundation (an organization that promotes patient safety). I’ve had a few people make donations for…
By Jason Turgeon: Burt’s Bees started out making natural beeswax lip balm back in the ’80’s and ended up making hundreds of other similar body-care products before the company was sold to Clorox last year. I keep a tin of…
Retailers Reprogram Workers In Efficiency Push – WSJ.com This is more of a Deming philosophy article than a “Lean article” since the retailer in question here doesn’t say they’re using Lean…. which is good, since the situation described in the…
Wildcats know they have room to improve — chicagotribune.com Those of you who know me recognize me as a diehard Northwestern Wildcats fan. Yes, it’s often a tortured existence. Our football team is 3-0. That’s nothing to get too excited…
