10 Tips for Coaching Problem Solving

Have you ever struggled to give good coaching advice to someone delivering a problem solving presentation? Giving good feedback is difficult and takes practice. Giving feedback however is just one small part of coaching. In this video below I give some thoughts pertaining to the overall process of coaching and improving problem solving skills. I gave this presentation to one...
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Situational Leadership, Toyota Style Coaching, & 4 Types of Problems

Here is an 18 minute video I made about my experiences with Situational Leadership Theory, Coaching Styles in Toyota, and my latest book 4 Types of Problems. If you enjoy the video please hit like and subscribe on YouTube and that will be my signal to make more of these. And for those interested please sign up for the free introductory course on 4 Types of Problems over at Prob...
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Lean Conference Brazil 2015

I'll be one of the key note speakers in Brazil this month at a major lean conference in Sao Paulo. The conference theme deals with improving during slow economic times. There will be a mix of attendees from various industries and service sectors. During my 90 minute presentation I will talk about the importance of leadership thinking and "shaping" routines required to drive res...
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Lean Coaching Summit: 4 Types of Problems

I gave a presentation at the 2015 Lean Coaching Summit in Seattle Washington earlier this summer. The contents deal with establishing a logical frame work for various types of problems and coaching routines overall. The contents are part of a workbook I am collaborating on with John Shook and the Lean Enterprise Institute. We hope to have it ready to publish by the end of this ...
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Line versus Staff Leadership

Over at the Leanedge.org website Joel Stanwood Managing Partner of American Industrial asks the following question about building a Kaizen Promotion Office:   What practical advice would you offer to companies as they establish their Kaizen Promotion Offices?  At the beginning their Lean journey each company faces questions such as: (a)    What is the role of the KP...
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