What is the difference between a promise and a commitment? According to the Oxford dictionary, the definition of a promise is a declaration or assurance that one will, or not, make a particular thing happen. In the domain of Language Action, a promise is one of the speech acts. A commitment is being dedicated to […]
The Economic Case for Cultivating a Legacy of Transformational Growth in Your Organization
The desire to be part of a great organization that makes an important and meaningful impact on the world is not limited to organizational leaders. Making an impact, and doing so as part of a team, is a human need that when tapped brings great energy to an organization. A fundamental challenge for leaders that […]
Enthusiasm for Lean
Here is a preview of the Associated General Contractors of America Enthusiasm for Lean webinar which will be moderated by Sean Graystone and co-presented with Joanna McGuffey on May 7. The focus of our conversation will be the importance of and an approach to cultivating an enthusiastic commitment to lean practices. Even if you are […]
Passion and Lean
What are you passionate about? I sometimes ask workshop audiences to answer that question. Answers usually include: Family Travel Sports Pets Music Cooking (and Eating) Hunting Recreation Health Life Work Note that “Family” is cited most often, by a very large margin, outpacing all other passions combined. What all of these passions have in common […]
Connect with LeanProject at These Upcoming Events
We hope to connect with you, in person and online, at one or more of our planned events the next few months. May 3: Upper Midwest LCI Community of Practice Happy Hour Klaus Lemke will be meeting with members of the LCI CoP in Minneapolis to discuss insights from his Better Building book. May 7: […]