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Comment on Lean Confusion by Jeff Fuchs

Jeff Fuchs — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:58:59 +0000

Thanks for the comment!

I also agree that the definition of lean varies a lot. Many proceed to build a case based on the foundation of what they interpret the label “lean” to mean in their own minds. Disappointing…and dangerous…especially when those people are business leaders, the press, or others in a position to affect or influence others.

As Womack and Jones’ “Lean Thinking” now goes past 15 years since its original publication and the popularization of the term, I can only hope that the community of lean practitioners works toward a brief, simple, accurate, compelling description of what lean truly is. Maybe that is what is needed to accelerate understanding and broader adoption?

Comment on Lean Lament: "Lean Out" This, Boeing by MJMcKay

MJMcKay — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:45:20 +0000

Agreed, The word lean often carries misconceptions with it. In fact, people often think Lean means–Getting more done with less people, when in reality it’s getting more done with less materials, or achieving more value through your processes.

Lean like you said, is actually about respect for people and leveraging the incredible power you have through your workers.

Comment on Lean Confusion by MJMcKay

MJMcKay — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:39:41 +0000

Agreed. The definition of lean or the understanding of what it is varies a lot. I think most people are mistaken by what it actually is. I’m pretty confident in the companies that have actually implemented true Lean and that they are benefiting from it.
mjmckay

Comment on Putting a Face to a Name: The Art of Motivating Employees by Name Art

Name Art — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:24:19 +0000

Very interesting to read! It’s so helpful to me,thanks for sharing it!

Comment on Where Should Lean Lead? by MJMcKay

MJMcKay — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:06:51 +0000

I agree. Lean touches departments, processes, people, suppliers. and employees which should in turn touch customers through that.

That is how at least it should happen with lean…

Comment on Cash Incentives Not Always King When Motivating Employees by Carol Sanford

Carol Sanford — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:12:37 +0000

Have you read Daniel Pink’s Drive showing how limited all incentives are; and that there are much better alternatives? My book, The Responsible Business, also puts a lot of the above research in context and offers much better alternatives for motivation. It moves it to internal motivation which supports and fosters much higher levels of creativity and self-organizing work, not requiring management by hierarchies who figure out the next thing to incentivize. People doing it on their own and make better choices.

Comment on 30 Rock's Six Sigma Retreat to Move Forward by Claudia @ Project Management

Claudia @ Project Management — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:51:02 +0000

It’s always interesting to see how art imitates life.
The parody definitely worked better than if they’d tried to incorporate the actual concepts in the show.

Comment on Remanufacturing America’s Factory Sector – a Call for a National Strategic Vision by Josph Spinn

Josph Spinn — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:12:48 +0000

I’ve been thinking about the very same issue for months and I agree that we need to dramatically increase our manufacturing base. As a country we cannot depend so heavily on the service sector for jobs. Furthermore, the manufacturing base fosters innovation and growth, which are sorely needed in the U.S. economy.

Comment on Remanufacturing America’s Factory Sector – a Call for a National Strategic Vision by Josph Spinn

Josph Spinn — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:12:48 +0000

Comment on Leading Lean: Salvage Your Waste by Jamie Flinchbaugh

Jamie Flinchbaugh — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:19:24 +0000

Thank you for the mention.

Jamie