Back to Basics and a Little Humor

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Special thanks to lean extraordinaire Mark Graban for giving us all a good laugh and something to reflect on. Back to Basics While we laugh and enjoy this video, it should be no surprise that this is an all too common occurrence within organizations trying to implement lean. 5S and lean are supposed to make

Safety Motivation and Performance Indicators

“The Puzzle of Motivation” Often times we get caught up in an “old” way of thinking. We differ to what we’ve been taught, the way we’re used to thinking, training, and motivating each other. Unfortunately, times are changing. The ultimate battle between extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivational tactics are sliding in a new direction. The following

National Hurricane Awareness Month

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Calm before the storm As of June first, the 2013 hurricane season is officially upon us. The long, tense season lasts until November 30th, and although it’s easy to think this year wont be your year, it might be time to rethink your hurricane preparedness plan. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting

100 Deadliest Days on the Road

Not so fun in the sun Summer is known for outdoor parties, graduations, road trips, vacations, summer jobs, and a variety of events that teens live for. It’s the season every teen driver looks forward too, plus it gives them another reason to drive, other than going to school. Unfortunately, because of the added freedom