Lean as a Philosophy
It’s very common for people to describe Lean as a toolbox or a set of tools. …
Kaizen Tips
This category shares short, practical Kaizen tips drawn from real coaching, leadership conversations, and day-to-day improvement work. The posts focus less on tools and more on behaviors—how leaders respond to ideas, how teams learn through small experiments, and how continuous improvement becomes part of everyday work.
These tips are written for healthcare leaders, managers, and improvement coaches who want to build sustainable Kaizen habits rather than run one-time initiatives.
Kaizen: Don’t Do It All Yourself!
Without an effective Kaizen methodology in place, what normally happens when an employee has an idea? …
Kaizen Tip: A New Lifestyle, Not a Short-Term Resolution
It’s a new year, which is a time for reflection. Many people make resolutions about what …
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Kaizen Tip: Give Thanks
When talking about engaging every employee in continuous improvement (or “Kaizen“), the question of rewards or …
Kaizen Tip: It’s Not a “Yes or No” Discussion
Last week, I facilitated a half-day workshop on “Kaizen Coaching” for people from different organizations who …
Questions That Aren’t Really Questions
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Kaizen Coaching: Don’t Give People Answers, Let Them Learn
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Where do we hang our Kaizen Board?
In this space, I’ve been sharing a Kaizen tip each month. This month, I’ll address a …
Picking on the PICK Chart – Do we Need to Prioritize and Kibosh Ideas?
In this space, I’ve been sharing a Kaizen tip each month. This month, the tip is …
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The Important Role of Leaders and Their Behaviors
In this space, I’ve been sharing a Kaizen tip each month. This month, the tip is …
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