HR Training Series Features Continuous Improvement Using Lean
Written by: Megan Johnson, Student Process Improvement Coordinator The HR Supervisor Training series, a series of training for staff supervisors all across campus, will conclude this week with the...
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UPLMC Presentation and the Affinity Diagram
On March 7, a group of Michigan Tech employees gave a panel presentation at the U.P. Labor Management Council’s annual conference in Harris, MI. The panel presentation, “Lean Principles: A Strategy...
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Personal Kanban Board Take 2
You might recall a post from almost one year ago when I introduced the concept of personal kanban boards. I began using this tool that week and I have not gone a day without using my board since! I...
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Making a Good Problem Statement – Tech Fit Process Improvement
Taking the time to understand the current state of a problem can be described as the most critical part for improvement. Many Lean practitioners will recommend at least 50% of the time invested in...
View ArticleMike Taubitz featured on Leanblog.org
Former Michigan Tech Lean consultant, Mike Taubitz, is featured in a podcast on Leanblog.org. Check it out HERE!
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Mini Improvement Event for HR Benefit Orientation Packet
A short improvement event (utilizing 5S methodology) occurred today to solicit feedback from recently hired employees on the value adding (and non-value adding) items in the Benefits Orientation...
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Welcome Chris!
Chris Maxson has joined the Office of Process Improvement as an interim manager and will be assisting the office through September. Chris serves as the Skier Services Manager for Mont Ripley, which is...
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Effective Meetings
How many meetings do you go to each week? What percentage of your typical day is tied up in meetings? Are these meetings adding value to your work and to your customers? Lean practice is about...
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Tour of Nationwide Insurance IT Department
I recently had the opportunity to tour the Nationwide Insurance IT department in Columbus, OH. Their empowered culture and commitment to continuous improvement stood out the moment the tour began. We...
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Toilet Paper and Waste
Our University recently switched to a new compact toilet paper from Georgia Pacific. Being a Lean practitioner, I have thought about this toilet paper change every trip to the bathroom since. I think...
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