by Michael E. Parker | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Having some kind of protocol or guidelines in place for how your business operates is important, and getting your new employees up to speed and on the same page is even more so. Training manuals are essential to make sure your new employees are doing things the right...
by Michael E. Parker | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
The idea of lean management began in the 1940s at Toyota. The goal was to streamline the production process by cutting out steps that wasted time, money, and resources. Today, you can use these same ideas to improve your business. For an effective approach to lean...
by Michael E. Parker | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Medical experts and health pundits have advocated healthy lifestyles for many decades, insisting that eating right, exercising, and avoiding unhealthy practices lead to longer lives. However, in today’s society, abiding by these principles on a continual basis...
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
As lean management has continued to grow in popularity with companies around the United States and beyond, it has become a more integral part of how business functions. In its most basic form, lean manager refers to a specific approach that organizations take that...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 17, 2022 | Blog, Health, Life, Michael E. Parker
Meditation Helps Fight Stress During Tough Times. Stress is unavoidable. It is a part of our daily lives. The good news is that we can control how we react to stress. One of the best ways to help us deal with stress is meditation. There are many ways that meditation...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 15, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
The beginning of the year is the ideal time to reassess your business and set new short term goals for your business’ success and growth. This should start by predicting the financial forecast for your business over the coming 12 months. Look at ways you can...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Health, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Taking good care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do in life. A healthy body will lead to a longer and happier life. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to develop bad habits that are disastrous for your health. This is why it is important to do...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Everything that a person accomplishes in life begins in their mind first, which is a sentiment that also applies to wealth. Wealth can be financial, mental, or a lifestyle. The definition of wealth varies between individuals. Therefore, a person needs to develop and...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog, Health, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Emotional intelligence is something that each person has to one degree or another. It involves our understanding of our own emotions and how they affect our interactions with other people. It also involves our ability to understand the emotions of other people. Since...
by Michael E. Parker | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Lean management trends, especially in manufacturing, have been burdened with greater challenges in the past two years. Identifying efficiencies in the current market may be a quick process, but finding viable solutions is certainly no easy feat. Here are some of the...
