Improving your productivity

Many business leaders are introduced to Lean through diagrams. One of the most recognisable is the Lean House - sometimes called the Lean Temple. At first glance, it looks simple. A roof. Two supporting pillars. A solid foundation. People standing in the middle....

Ask almost any business owner or manager how their week has been and you'll hear a familiar response. "Busy." Pressed for time. Constant interruptions. Unexpected problems. Urgent customer issues. Staff questions. Last-minute deadlines. For many leaders, this feels...

Every business has problems. Late deliveries. Missed deadlines. Poor communication. Customer complaints. Processes that frustrate employees. Meetings that achieve very little. Most leaders recognise these issues. Far fewer ask the question that really matters. "What...