By Kevin Meyer A couple weeks ago I contrasted the process of kaizen (small incremental change) versus kaikaku (large step change), particularly in r…

by BILL WADDELL Imagine an interview with someone for an entry level job - or middle management or, worse yet, senior management - and that person no…

By Kevin Meyer A couple weeks ago I re-read Michael Balle's excellent business novel, The Lean Manager.  One concept that has been nagging at me…

By Kevin Meyer Evolving Excellence is proud to be part of the 2009 Management Improvement Carnival, coordinated by John Hunter at Curious Cat.  Sever…

By Kevin Meyer After a few weeks of pure mayhem (thankfully positive) at work, culminated by a relaxing trip to Puerto Rico over Christmas to celebra…

by BILL WADDELL I figure the last day of the year is a good time to look back at the highs and lows - see who demonstrated real leadership in manufac…

by BILL WADDELL AJ Sweat is a long time reader who often sends me interesting, and occasionally outrageous blog fodder - I sincerely appreciate it AJ…

Happy Holidays from several of us lean bloggers... can you recognize everyone?  Hint: Evolving Excellence, Lean Blog, Lean Six Sigma Academy, shmula,…