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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

That actually isn’t a bad analogy as I was advocating a pretty dramatic shift in the role of the kaizen workshop leaders. Classes and Courses ? The Role of “Workshop Leaders” in the (Continuous Improvement Office). Workshop leaders are generally taught to plan and lead workshops.

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Selling in Tough Times with Nick Strober and Melanie Flores

The Logistics of Logistics

She started up Corning’s optical fiber factory in the Charlotte, NC area, founded a popular kindergarten engineering design workshop based on a famous MIT course, and led the STEM coaching team serving 48 Easter Seals teachers across metro Atlanta.

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Symtrain Demo with Melanie Flores

The Logistics of Logistics

She started up Corning’s optical fiber factory in the Charlotte, NC area, founded a popular kindergarten engineering design workshop based on a famous MIT course, and led the STEM coaching team serving 48 Easter Seals teachers across metro Atlanta.

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A Period of Reflection and Learning

The Lean Thinker

While doing this, I have tried out many of the teaching and coaching processes as well as applying the observation, interpretation and intervention skills in the course of my work. My latest step was taking a three day seminar Your Leadership Edge from the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita the 2nd week of August.

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KataCon4–Notes along the way: Part 2

The Lean Thinker

Of course, had we done this correctly we would have gone back in time to the previous KataCon, gotten the profiles from the attendees lists, interviewed people, and put together profiles for “typical” people who attend. Persona Mapping for KataCon. I found that really focused our conversations. Who Do You Optimize Your Process For?

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Log-hub at KIT: Connecting Optimization Theory with Real-World Practice 

Log-hub

Earlier this week, Log-hub had the opportunity to contribute to the “ Taktisches und operatives Supply Chain Management” course at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), led by Prof. Dr. Stefan Nickel. This presentation at KIT is part of Log-hub’s broader effort to help shape the next generation of supply chain professionals.

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The Leadership Retention Crisis in Fleet Operations, and Why It Matters to the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Leadership workshops, financial literacy programs, and compliance courses can provide the skills new managers need to succeed. A formal mentorship program can help new managers navigate budgeting, compliance, and employee management with confidence. Invest in formal management training. Encourage engagement with industry associations.