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14 Dec 2024
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
Systems over Goals. Every. Single. Time.
In an either-or world, I would choose to set up systems over establishing goals every single time.
20 Apr 2023
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
Are Your Habits Affecting Your Continuous Improvement Efforts?
Habits play a big role in how you do your processes. Bad habits are hard to break. Good habits are hard to create. And neutral habits affect your efficiency.
05 Apr 2023
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Make sure innovation is part of your continuous improvement strategy, but be careful about how you do it.
22 Feb 2023
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 4 minutes read
Are You Starting the Year Out Right?
Most companies make annual plans that start in the beginning of the year. Make sure you are reviewing progress regularly and early enough so you can adjust if you are not on track.
10 Feb 2023
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
Why Continuous Improvement is Like Aspirin for Painful PROCESSES
As a leader, you must be aware of how it feels for your employees to follow their processes.
18 Jan 2023
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
Low-Key Kanban. An Alternative to a Full Kanban System
If a Lean tool doesn't fit perfectly, feel free to make an adjustment, such as the low-key kanban. Just make sure there is a good reason.
15 Nov 2022
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
Cutting Trees and Continuous Improvement
Simply household chores can carry great continuous improvement lessons.
09 Nov 2022
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
How Regression to the Mean Makes Bad Managers
The relationship between reprimands or on-the-spot corrections and employee performance is misunderstood.
20 May 2022
Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach - 1 minute read
The Car Dealer's Dilemma
Are different parts of your company working against each other?