Many leaders worry that their lean implementation efforts will not be sustainable. Therefore, let’s review efforts that will likely lead to sustainability of lean initiatives over time. Our first goal out of the box is to be willing to take pleasure in watching the development of the lean enterprise as it unfolds.
Workforce Insights
5S- Identifying Where to Begin
by Erin Tovo | June 25, 2013 11:15:00 AM | Workforce Insights
Your task is to make an impact on the company’s office processes using lean tools and developing a lean culture, but where do you begin?
Return of the Blame Zone
by Erin Tovo | May 18, 2013 3:59:00 AM | Workforce Insights
Shouting and arguing is no fun at all. One question that often leads to arguments between little kids is: “Who’s responsible for this mess?” This question is typically followed by little fingers accusingly pointing in different directions joined by shouting and arguing. I call this the “Blame Zone.”
Lean Is Not A One Size Fits All Journey
by Erin Tovo | May 2, 2013 3:50:00 AM | Workforce Insights
The interesting thing about continuous improvement is it will work for anyone, anywhere, all the time. (Caution where and how you apply it, as I will allude to often, use extreme caution is you try to apply lean tools at home.) One of the lessons I have learned over the past decade is to be open to outside input and always keep filling up your lean tool chest.
Every Resume Has “Lean”- What is “Lean”?
by Erin Tovo | March 21, 2013 3:13:00 AM | Workforce Insights
Lean is a spirit of transformation done by people for people. Its foundation is built upon fixing the problem, not affixing the blame.
Lean: Understanding Your Current Processes and Capabilities
by Erin Tovo | February 16, 2013 1:45:00 AM | Workforce Insights
MAU Lean Manager Mike Boettcher discusses the foundation of lean and continuous improvement.
Safety Introvert’s Quiet Message
by Erin Tovo | February 9, 2013 1:35:00 AM | Workforce Insights
Wallflowers are outstanding in their own unassuming way and their contributions speak just as meaningfully as their noisier, more recognizable counterparts
Minimizing Waste in the Workplace
by Erin Tovo | September 20, 2011 1:39:00 PM | Workforce Insights
In order to minimize waste and maximize customer value, it is imperative that businesses begin to run lean if they’re not doing so already. Aside from cost reduction, the principles of lean are meant to greatly improve companies from top to bottom. Lean is not a program or quick “cost cutting measure”; rather, a way of thinking that’s infiltrated manufacturing, healthcare, government, etc.