When Asking Permission Over 50 Cents Costs Far More Than 50 Cents
I recently ordered some specialty black-colored Texas license plates. We have a vehicle that's a very deep red…
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Chernobyl: Data Without Context is Dangerous
I really enjoyed the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl" that aired/streamed recently. You can watch it all now through HBO…
Throwback Thursday: This is Not a Drill — It Happened Again
I really don't enjoy the type of "Throwback Thursday" posts that are triggered by something in the news that…
The Response to the Hawaii False Alarm Can’t End With Firing Someone This…
Saturday, you might have seen the news about a "false alarm" push alert that was sent to many iPhones and other…
Two Data Points Don’t Make a Trend, So Read Beyond the Headline In…
When looking at data, whether it's the number of homicides in San Antonio or some of our workplace metrics, it's…
Podcast #287 – Harry Kenworthy, “Lean Government NOW!”
Joining me today for Episode #287 is another returning guest (see Episode #198), Harry Kenworthy. We're talking…
Podcast #278 – Tom Bouthillet, Lean in Fire Fighting (the Real Kind) and EMS
People often talk about “fire fighting” in a colloquial way. Today, my guest for episode #278 of the podcast is an…
Do We Want The Same Results?
Thanks to Sam Selay for today's guest post. Although he's writing about the government and the military, I think…
Some Great #Lean Videos from the State of Washington (@ResultsWA) on Culture,…
Here are some recorded keynote talks and video presentations from the "Results Washington" annual conference, as…
Reelecting a #Lean Governor in Washington? Continuing with Lean Either Way?
It's probably, ahem, not the most closely watched election race in the United States today, but it will be…
The City of Denton’s Lean Journey & Upcoming Webinar
I've gotten to know to know Harry Kenworthy (pictured at left) over the past few years after meeting at a…
There’s a Yuuuge Problem with Donald Trump’s Outdated Definition of…
I generally avoid politics here on the blog... In October, I broached the subject when I blogged about a company…
It’s Not the Worker’s Fault – in 1980 or Today (Part 1 of…
Recently, I shared the famed 1980 NBC documentary, "If Japan Can, Why Can't We?" that essentially introduced W.…
Rhode Island’s Governor Announces Lean Initiative, Declares…
You might know my friend Karl Wadensten, the president of VIBCO, a small manufacturer in Rhode Island. I've…
Podcast #216 – Dan Jones, Lean Outside of Manufacturing
Returning to the podcast after his first appearance in Episode #188 is Daniel T. Jones, founder and…
When Will The Federal Government & VA Learn? On Suggestion Boxes &…
This article caught my attention the other day: "Philly VA employees ask for golf shirts in suggestion box for…
Politicians and Patient Safety: Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and More [Videos]
Healthcare has become very politicized in the U.S. (and in Canada and other countries). I think the patient safety…
Denver Jail’s Suggestion Box (and Problems) in the News
The Denver jail and its suggestion box program made the local news, thanks to a Freedom of Information Act…