Today is the Labor Day holiday in the United States (and in Canada, as I recently learned). It’s not just a day of rest or a celebration of people who work… it’s a also day to acknowledge unions and the labor movement. There’s currently a big “labor dispute” with the Alina health system in Minnesota. The Minnesota Nurses Association has been outspoken against Lean, which I think is a shame since they either misunderstand Lean or … Continue reading Labor Day and Lean – Creating Better Workplaces, Not L.A.M.E. Ones