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Jan 30, 2026
From Firefighter to Coach: 5 Traits That Define True Lean Leadership
Stop being the hero and start being the guide. Learn the 5 traits to shift from Boss to Lean Coach. Stop firefighting, empower your team, and master leadership at the Gemba.

Jan 19, 2026
Takt Time vs. Cycle Time: Understanding the Heartbeat of Your Factory
Master your UK factory's heartbeat. This guide demystifies Takt Time vs. Cycle Time with simple formulas to fix bottlenecks, reduce WIP, and create a smooth, predictable production flow.

Jan 12, 2026
The £50,000 Question Kevin Didn’t Ask: Why Your Lean Program is…
Your best Lean tool is your team's voice. If they're silent, you're losing money. Learn how to build psychological safety to boost quality, prevent accidents & truly drive improvement.

Dec 11, 2025
3 Daily Habits That Shift Your Factory from Reactive Chaos to…
Stop the daily factory firefighting! Implement 3 simple, 10-minute habits to shift your Manufacturing business from chaos to Proactive Control. Practical operational change for UK SMEs & Shop Floor Leaders.

Nov 25, 2025
Why Smart People Still Fail: The Hidden Architecture of High-Performing Teams
Unlock your team's potential. Discover the 5 core pillars of high-performing teams: from creating a shared purpose and aligning stakeholders to building trust and psychological safety.

Nov 17, 2025
Stop Wasting Time in Meetings: The 2-Minute Fix That Actually Gets…
Tired of meetings that go nowhere? Learn the 2-minute habit using two simple questions that guarantees every discussion ends with clear actions, owners, and deadlines. Start turning talk into action.

Nov 10, 2025
The “Empty Chair” Technique: Instantly Shift Your Team’s Focus from ‘What…
Boost customer focus with the "Empty Chair" technique. Learn how this simple, free method used by Amazon can instantly reorient your team's thinking and drive meaningful innovation in meetings.

Nov 3, 2025
3 Signs You’re Managing a Group of Individuals (Not a Team)
Transform a disconnected group into a high-performing team. Discover the 3 warning signs you might be ignoring, like blame culture and inconsistent decisions, and learn how to fix them.

Oct 28, 2025
Measuring What Matters—A Simple Introduction to OEE
Unlock your factory's hidden potential. Our simple guide to OEE shows you how to measure Availability, Performance, and Quality to find and fix the root causes of lost productivity.
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