What lengths do you go to avoid mistakes?

Thomas Riner, of Farming Outside the Box, shares his version of the “Are You Happy” document discussed in Paul Akers’ latest book, Lean Life.

Happy Independent’s Day! This Thomas Riner video showing how Thomas Jefferson fixed what bugs him seem appropriate to share again today!

Paul Akers discusses what he learned from Bob Taylor about becoming a leader.

Paul Akers discusses the key to delegate more. How much do you delegate?

Paul Akers discusses why safety is so important in Japan.

Paul Akers welcomes FP McCann Ltd. on their Lean journey. For more information on FP McCann Ltd., visit their website.

Mark’s (FP McCann) response to Paul:

Are you failing often and failing fast?

Love when the 2 Second Lean message gets spread…particularly to the construction industry. Way to go, Ray Lota of U.S. healthcare giant Kaiser Permanent!

“…First, he said, read 2 Second Lean by Paul Akers. Recognize that small wins can mean big improvements — attempt to cut mere seconds off a process. Reduce variation, fix what bugs you and end meetings with a “plus and delta exercise” — that’s 10 or so minutes identifying what the team can do to improve or bring more value to their work. Also challenge and empower teams to identify and eliminate waste…”

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