Tag: Coaching
Going Cheap Vs. Leading and Being Lean
I've worked with a lot of companies whose primary operational strategy boils down to "cut costs". Others on Mark's blog have written about the many unintended consequences of cutting costs as a myopic strategy. But I'd like to share a trend among small manufacturers I've seen...
11 Amazing Lessons My Personal Trainer Taught Me About My Work
First, here's a look back at my post from 2012 commemorating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let's all be respectful, fair, and...
Kaizen Coaching: Don’t Give People Answers, Let Them Learn
Last week, I taught a pilot session of a new class on Kaizen and continuous improvement that I taught for visitors to the ThedaCare...
The Sensei Café Dilemma: Why Lean Thinking Makes Lunch Annoying
Last week, I published my first cartoon collaboration with a skilled artist (and medical assistant), Carrie Schurman.
You might call that cartoon "Strategy Dog-ployment."
None of us...
Proof That Nelson from The Simpsons is Not a Good Kaizen...
If you know me, you know I'm a huge fan of The Simpsons. The show has been on TV for 25 of my 40...
Kaizen Coaching – The First Rule: Keep Ideas with the Creator
Mark's Note: Today's guest post is by Joe Swartz, my co-author for the books Healthcare Kaizen and The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen. Joe...