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Using The Red Card/Green Card Method to Develop Lean Leaders

Using The Red Card/Green Card Method to Develop Lean Leaders

During our Lean Journey at Medtronic Surgical Products in Jacksonville, we developed a robust process to modify and improve individual behaviors. We named this method Red Card/Green Card and found it to be highly effective. I previously discussed the Red Card/Green Card method in my book, Anatomy of a Lean Leader, and will provide a summary below

leadership, Lean principles, change management, continuous improvement, problem solving, Visual managementJames BussellAugust 27, 2024leadership, Lean Thinking, Jacksonville Lean ConsortiumComment

Kramer and Newman’s Michigan Bottle Deposit Scam and SMART Goal Statements

Kramer and Newman’s Michigan Bottle Deposit Scam and SMART Goal Statements

Let’s explore the SMART approach to project goal setting by analyzing Kramer and Newman’s “Michigan Bottle Deposit Scam” on Seinfeld.

problem solvingJames BussellJuly 2, 2024seinfeld, Lean Thinking, SMARTComment

Improving Digital Information Flow

Improving Digital Information Flow

Let’s take a live look at the digital information flow for a mid-size company during a typical morning.

continuous improvement, Lean Service, problem solvingJames BussellMarch 13, 2024Lean ThinkingComment

Kramer and Newman Get SMART!

Kramer and Newman Get SMART!

problem solvingJames BussellJuly 12, 2022seinfeld, Lean Thinking, SMARTComment

6S Workplace Organization

6S Workplace Organization

Visual managementJames BussellJune 3, 20226S, Lean Thinking, Jacksonville Lean Consortium, 6S Workplace Organization, Visual Management, Lean ManufacturingComment