Dec 11, 2023 | Posted by Matt Elson
Jul 23, 2022 | Posted by Matt Elson
[Many apologies…it has been a while since I posted a new blog!] Sometimes, a little humour goes a long way! I received this excellent poem from a leader that I have been learning with (along with the rest of the True North Thinking Inc. team). This is how she imagined a conversation / collaboration would […]
Mar 11, 2022 | Posted by Matt Elson
I had a great discussion and opportunity for information sharing not long ago…and they say that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, here’s some action from front-line #kaizen activities, focused on: 1) “Cardboard City” (standardized work, machine design and layout improvement method); 2) Improvements to delivering materials into production environments; 3) Improvements to […]
Jun 2, 2021 | Posted by Matt Elson
Developing others is perhaps the most important role of leadership. A leader: – sets the vision (with strong focus on WHY) – builds systems and process that distribute responsibility & authority for problem solving and decision making – leads by setting an example, being knowledgeable and by coaching & teaching We have standardized methods for […]
May 6, 2021 | Posted by Matt Elson
[This was originally posted on Canadian Metalworking, here] A Culture of Continuous Improvement and Innovation Many consultants, lean books and conferences/seminars tend to put a lot of emphasis on “tools”. These tools can include things like work standards, value stream mapping, 5S, kanban, andon, heijunka box, etc. Alternatively, continuous improvement is about building the capacity […]
