Tag: Culture

I've always believed that culture isn't just one component of success--it's the foundation everything else is built upon. That belief is central to my...

One of the most powerful--but often overlooked--lessons from Toyota's management system isn't just about kanban, standard work, or andons. It's about people. More specifically,...

Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #528 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mark Reich, a Senior...

One of the most important, and most misunderstood, principles in Lean thinking is this: Lean is not a cost-cutting strategy. Lean is a people-development strategy. If...

Why Lean Thinking Succeeds in Japan--Not Because of Culture, But Because of Intentional Leadership and Systems One of the most persistent myths I've encountered over...

When someone on your team makes a mistake, what happens next? Do they speak up--or stay quiet? Do leaders give feedback that demonstrates curiosity--or do they...

We all say mistakes are a part of learning. Or at least many of us do, as individuals. But how many organizations actually act that...

I'm excited to announce that I'll be speaking at the 2025 Lean Solutions Summit, which will take place September 24-26 in Detroit, Michigan. This...

In many industries -- healthcare, manufacturing, startups, you name it -- we often celebrate innovation, grit, and rapid growth. But what gets less attention...

There's a phrase I've been thinking about a lot lately: "You get your say, not always your way." It's a short sentence, but it says a...

Recently, I had the pleasure of moderating a webinar titled "Driving a Culture of Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexus" featuring leaders from Our Lady...

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