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- Sep 30, 2018
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Creating a Constancy of Purpose
This week I start another step of my own journey. My manager has received a great opportunity to take a temporary assignment with our...
- Sep 24, 2018
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The Lean Assumptions
This week I spent my time in a Master Black Belt class for training. This particular week was focused on Advanced Lean and Finance. Other...
- Sep 12, 2018
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Think, Lead, Work Differently
I have been reflecting once again on the myriad of changes that have been happening with the journey of learning I've been on recently....
- May 12, 2018
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The Human Side of Lean
This 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...
- Apr 23, 2018
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Model 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...
- Feb 18, 2018
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What 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...
- Nov 21, 2017
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03 | It's Up to You
It'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...