Employee Engagement Rocks!

I just attended a very productive few days at the
MI Lean Consortium Conference in Traverse City MI.
I will be sharing some of the “gems” that I learned in the next few blog posts.

LEAN Thinking: Eliminate waste and maximize profits

Andy Dillon, State of MI Treasurer was one of the keynote speakers.

He told us how MI has saved money and increased productivity by using LEAN concepts.

Here are key ideas from his speech:

• People do things wrong for so long that they don’t know if the system is broken

• Know your weaknesses and hire people who can fill those gaps

• Everyone needs to be trained in LEAN in order for it to be successful

• Leaders not only have to buy into the LEAN concepts…they have to be part of the change

Mr. Dillon and his team spoke to numerous state employees and REALLY heard what was needed
to get more employee engagement. As a result morale and productivity went up after employees
had a chance to share ideas on how to improve things for both citizens and themselves.

The idea is…don’t ask for input unless you will do something about it!

You may be wondering…Joyce, what is your interest in LEAN Thinking?
Once there is change, there is conflict.
I will be assisting LEAN consultants on how to manage conflict.

It takes a while for people to like and understands LEAN thinking.
There will always be the naysayers who complain and try to derail the process.
LEAN consultants use several tools to help change and I will help make the process move forward.

I will be learning about the concepts and start taking courses through the MI Lean Consortium
because I see such value and the results are over whelming.

Please share if you use LEAN Thinking concepts and how they have helped.
Also share frustrations that you have experienced and we can start an interesting conversation
on how to move forward.

Below is a link to the Mi Lean Consortium.
Their philosophy is “Making MI the Benchmark for Economic Success.”
Michigan Lean Consortium website

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Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Conflict Resolution Consultant

I help others have tough conversations so they get a better night’s sleep.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

PS  Check out my short interview on The Leaning Edge Radio Show about
communicating ideas between employees and ways to eliminate wasteful
conversations with host and MLC Chair, Debra Levantrosser.  
The Leaning Edge Radio Show with Debra and Joyce