Tag: Restaurant
Failure Is Indeed an Option if We’re Trying New Things
If we're trying new things, there are bound to be "failures."
If our leaders want guaranteed success, we won't be trying many new things. The...
Lime Shortages, Cost, Price, and Lean
Limes are a very big deal here in San Antonio, between the cuisine and, of course, margaritas. Hint: life is too short to drink...
A Lean Guy Reads Inc.: Lean Handbags and Micro Failures
I enjoy reading the magazine Inc. for my interests in startups and entrepreneurship. There are often examples and case studies that directly reference Lean...
Misplaced Milkshake Blenders & Unclear Water Dispensers
Last week was the annual LEI Lean Transformation Summit (see my notes here).
There were many inspiring stories, but are always reminders that it's not...
Learning Not to Blame: “Jerk Bartender”
In the Lean methodology, building upon the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, we work hard to shift away from "naming, blaming, and shaming."...
If Indian Restaurants Can Be Transparent, Why Not Hospitals?
I was happy to see that one of my local Indian restaurants not only has very good Yelp reviews... they also have a top...
I Wholeheartedly Approve the Violation of this Visual Control
I've had a really nice time during my first 30 hours in Helsinki, Finland. It's been warm (72 F) and sunny -- and more...
Podcast #157 – Nick Sarillo, ‘A Slice of the Pie’ –...
Joining me for episode #157 is Nick Sarillo, founder of Nick's Pizza & Pub and author of the new book (out September 13) called...
A Brave Analogy from Dr. Atul Gawande
A number of readers have sent me a link to the latest New Yorker missive from Dr. Atul Gawande (whose work I greatly admire)....
Visual Management in a Prepared Foods Counter
As my wife and I are in the process of moving to San Antonio, we've visited the local Central Market grocery store there during...
Management Lessons from Zingerman’s CEO Ari Weinzweig
It was a very pleasant surprise that ASQ chose Ari Weizweig, a founder and CEO of Zingerman's Deli (and other businesses) in Ann Arbor,...
Kaizen at a Wine Bar – “Lazy” or Smart?
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." - Robert Heinlein, American science...
