WIP It into Shape
I’d like to share a recent LABP success story with you! In the Haslam College of Business, nearly every financial and HR process begins… Read More »WIP It into Shape
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Stop Reinventing the Work
“Things alter for the worse spontaneously, if they be not altered for the better designedly.” —Francis Bacon, British philosopher and scientist (1561–1626) Remember… Read More »Stop Reinventing the Work
VIDEO: Crush Your Performance Evaluation
Many of you went through your year-end evaluation recently. How did it go? Did you crush it? Or did you feel your evaluation was off… Read More »VIDEO: Crush Your Performance Evaluation
A New Way to Browse the Blog
I’m happy to announce that Lean Applied to Business Processes is back on the schedule this fall at the University of Tennessee Haslam College of… Read More »A New Way to Browse the Blog
A Holiday Message from LeanBP
I want to wish a warm holiday season to all my readers and friends. I know—2020 was a tough year. Most of the bad… Read More »A Holiday Message from LeanBP
The Worst Waste of All
So—is it a 9 or is it a 6? Depends on who’s looking at the problem. You’ve probably seen memes similar to this that… Read More »The Worst Waste of All
Develop a “Why?” Mindset
Lean, at its heart, is about finding the root causes of problems that prevent you from achieving your goals. Often, what stands in the way… Read More »Develop a “Why?” Mindset
Never Be Wrong Again
Does that sound like an impossible promise? If you’re trying to achieve big goals at work, it’s hard enough to be right half the time,… Read More »Never Be Wrong Again
SWOT: Rediscover a Classic
Ever go through your closet or toolbox and find something useful you forgot you had—and wound up being glad you did? I suggest you rummage… Read More »SWOT: Rediscover a Classic
Whip Out the WIP Board
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, I’ve been providing you steps to stay productive and focused in work and in life. If you completed your mind map last… Read More »Whip Out the WIP Board