Even the Weather Couldn't Beat the Team
With an impending ice storm coming, would we get enough team members to test our new process?
Knowing Your Product a Bit too Well
How did the mining operator know the clay was good? He took a bite!
My Stuff's not Going to Fit in that Box
I was so focused on the battle that I didn’t realize something good was happening
Not Everyone Thinks the Same
There are so many ways to solve a problem. My approach wasn't necessarily the best for others.
One Call was all that was Needed
A simple phone call would have saved 18 months of wasted effort.
How do you Measure Knowledge?
We were able to come up with a measure that helped us make better investments in people and resources.
Who Are We Designing This For?
Make information convenient for the people doing the work, not those managing the work.
Championing Change in Technology
The story of how we brought Lean into our Global Technology organization.
A Wakeup Call
Sometimes you have to make a life changing decision to improve the organization.
Four Value Streams with Four Boards
We let each Value Stream team design their white board in a way that worked best for them
With Persistence and Desire Anything is Possible
Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done. There's always a way!
The Path to Consultancy
How did I end up being a consultant and helping teams win in a sustainable way? This is the story!
Recognize the Effort, Not the Results
We want people to remember the great teams and great work they were part of. Here are some suggestions and a story about doing just that.
