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Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
Problem Solving: Take People Out To Keep Them In
Hindsight If only I knew then what I know now, things would be different and, as the expression goes, “Hindsight is 20/20”. The problem? Very few leaders and teams take advantage of “hindsight” to discover the valuable lessons that can be learned from both successes and failures. Following an event, it is important to take the time to reflect and […]
A Lesson in Lean Over a Long Holiday Weekend
What? Another long weekend? That’s right! The first Monday of August is a civic holiday here in Ontario, Canada. However, if you ask people what we’re supposed to be celebrating you may be surprised by the vast array of answers – including “I don’t know.” Some of the confusion begins with its declaration – the provincial government has not defined […]
Steven R Covey – Rest in Peace
My condolences to the family and friends of Steven R. Covey, a world renowned leadership authority and author of many highly acclaimed books including “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, “Principle Centered Leadership”, “The 8th Habit”, and “The 3rd Alternative” to name a few. We often wonder what our legacy will be and as I reflect on this sad […]
Microsoft – Scratching the Surface
There is always a better way and more than one solution This certainly seems to be true in the tablet world as Microsoft unveils one of its own – the Surface. Taking a note from Apple, Microsoft has integrated hardware and software into a unique solution that is sure to compete directly with the iPad. From a lean perspective, I […]
Happy Canada Day!
Today we are celebrating Canada’s 145th birthday – anxiously awaiting the special events, parties, and, of course, the fireworks that are sure to fill our skies. We celebrate our diverse culture and consider yet again what it means to be Canadian. Humble and proud. The Canadian federal government made a concerted effort to take us back 200 years to remind […]
I really enjoyed reading this post on “LIFE and Leadership by Chris Brady”. The subject of this post has been a topic of newspapers and talk shows here locally and I’m sure elsewhere too. Enjoy.
You’re Not Special
Although I heard about this commencement speech on the news, I didn’t have a chance to see or read about it in-depth until now. Â Rather than go into the details here, I thought I would let this post, “You’re Not Special”, by Chris Brady speak for itself. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. Until Next […]
Your Mother Doesn’t Work Here!
What my Mother taught me about Lean Today is Mother’s day and gives me cause to reflect on what my Mother taught me about lean. From an early age, my mother managed to instill an innate ability for lean thinking. Managing a household and being able to orchestrate a host of tasks and demands, all the while keeping the place clean, […]
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