Tom HopkinsSep 30, 20185 min readCreating a Constancy of PurposeThis week I start another step of my own journey. My manager has received a great opportunity to take a temporary assignment with our...
Tom HopkinsSep 24, 20189 min readThe Lean AssumptionsThis week I spent my time in a Master Black Belt class for training. This particular week was focused on Advanced Lean and Finance. Other...
Tom HopkinsSep 12, 20188 min readThink, Lead, Work DifferentlyI have been reflecting once again on the myriad of changes that have been happening with the journey of learning I've been on recently....
Tom HopkinsMay 12, 20184 min readThe Human Side of LeanThis week was a special week in one of our plants. I received an excited text and call from one of my colleagues. "Tom, I am having an...
Tom HopkinsApr 23, 20186 min readModel Operation or Culture, Which Comes First?With this experience going through a cultural transformation, I have found that I've gotten into some very interesting and...
Tom HopkinsFeb 18, 20184 min readWhat is holding you back?This week I was in Independence, MO working with another team in our company to help learn the skills of coaching and how to see waste...
Tom HopkinsNov 21, 20173 min read03 | It's Up to YouIt's up to you. If you want to shift your mindset, that is ultimately your choice. I cannot tell you that Lean is the way to go for you...