Inspections make people take production risks they might not take if they were working without a safety net. In this video, the latest in the Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach series, I address many of the psychological pitfalls of inspections.
In Episode 6 of my “Ramblings of a Continuous Improvement Coach” series, I talk about the 5 Levels of Teamwork, and how goal setting plays a role in the level of teamwork you can expect in your organization.
5W1H is shorthand for “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.” It is used both in problem solving and in project planning.
Lean / Lean Manufacturing is a system of continuous improvement, but it is often thought of as just a set of tools, or as being just for improving manufacturing processes.
The truth is that Lean is more of a system of management and production than just a toolkit. And it works in any environment....