Lean for Ops Managers: Biggest Pitfalls for Managers | 011
Before we get into the three pitfalls and mistakes I want to share with you today, it’s important for you to know that I have fallen into every single one …
Lean for Ops Managers: Top Mistake Ops Leaders Make with Lean | 010
It’s time for you ops leaders and I to have a heart to heart on what I think is one of the top mistakes that ops managers make when they …
Lean for Ops Managers: What Lean Folks Get Wrong About Ops Managers | 009
If you’re an Ops Manager, you might not know what the Lean world has been saying about you… but I’m here with today’s episode to share a different viewpoint. I …
Lean for Ops Managers: Ask Jamie – Recognition Questions | 008
Today, I’m answering YOUR questions about Recognition. Is recognition always needed? How do I make saying “thank you” to my team less awkward? These are just some of the questions …
Lean for Ops Managers: Recognition in Lean Manufacturing | 007
What about recognition in the real world? You know, when we’re busy and have numbers to hit and issues to deal with. Join us for our first guest interview with …
Lean for Ops Managers: The Penny Trick to Recognition Habits | 006
Do you feel like you’ve tried every trick in the book to remind yourself to show gratitude to your team? Today I want to share a time when I struggled …
Lean for Ops Managers: The Problem with Recognition | 005
Every team member wants to be recognized for their contributions. But have you ever stopped to think about how your “Good job, bud!” could actually be negatively affecting the team? …
Lean for Ops Managers: Be Obsessed | 004
Obsession fuels leadership. You can implement the same energy and excitement you might have for rock climbing or watching Real Housewives into your leadership role on the job. This week …
Lean for Ops Managers: Getting Lean to Stick | 003
Sometimes we get the great idea to try something new, and then find ourselves lost and discouraged when it doesn’t take hold. I get it, we’ve all been there. In …
Lean for Ops Managers: Why is Lean so Hard? | 002
Have you ever implemented a Lean system or tool but didn’t achieve the adoption, execution, and impact you were expecting? Or maybe things were great at the beginning, but over …