Tag: Respect for People

Respect for People: Leadership, Trust, and Sustainable Improvement

“Respect for people” isn’t about being nice—it’s about how leaders design systems, make decisions, and respond to problems. In Lean organizations, respect shows up through listening, job security, psychological safety, clear communication, and a commitment to learning rather than blame. This archive brings together blog posts, podcasts, and examples that explore respect for people as a core Lean principle—one that enables trust, engagement, continuous improvement, and better outcomes for customers and employees alike.

Why Sam Morgan Loves Lean (and Kata) and How He Helps...

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Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more Joining me for Episode #457 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sam Morgan. Sam is a...

Why People Drive Around the Gate: A Lean Lesson on Standardized...

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TL;DR: Workarounds are not a sign of employee resistance. They are signals that standardized work or supporting systems make the "right way" harder than...

Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: August 26nd, 2022

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Thanks as always to Ryan McCormick for this... there's always so much good reading, listening, and viewing shared here by him! Insights about improvement, innovation,...

Reader Question: Would You Call This a “Lean Burial”?

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I try not to use the word "Lean" as an adjective that means "better." We see this a lot online, the so-called "Lean boarding...

Psychological Safety Isn’t About Courage — It’s About Making It Safe...

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TL;DR: If people don't speak up, the problem usually isn't courage--it's culture. Leaders shape whether speaking up feels safe and leads to action. Psychological safety...

Some Recent Posts I Wrote (and Podcasts) for the Value Capture...

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As part of my affiliation with the firm Value Capture, I've been writing on their blog. Here are some recent posts of mine that...

John Chacon on Continuous Improvement and the Dangers of Paying People...

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Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #429 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is John Chacon, the Director of Construction...

Nick Katko and Mike De Luca Talk About Practicing Lean Accounting

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Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guests for Episode #428 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Nick Katko and Mike De Luca....

Does Staying OSHA Compliant Really Keep a Company Lean?

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Today's post is written by my friends at Creative Safety Supply. They have been a long-time sponsor of the Lean Blog and I appreciate...

Episode #20 of “Lean Whiskey”: Live from the Colorado Lean Network...

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In Episode 20, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh join the Colorado Lean Summit live and host a virtual happy hour while discussing the first...

Akio Toyoda on the Toyota Production System: Respect for People, Jidoka,...

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TL;DR: Akio Toyoda describes the Toyota Production System as a people-centered leadership system focused on Jidoka, short lead times, and making work easier--where productivity...

How “Respect for People” Became a Competitive Advantage in Major League...

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TL;DR: During the COVID-19 shutdown, most MLB teams cut minor leaguers to save money. A few teams didn't -- and that decision became a...
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