October, 2013 | Lean Management Journal

Challenging lean’s applicability

Kirsi Mikkonen from Ericsson R&D Finland describes the challenges faced when applying lean to a dynamic industry such as software development.

In this article, Kirsi Mikkonen, the change driver at Ericsson R&D Finland, together with researchers at University of Oulu and Technical University of Madrid describes how lean thinking has been introduced in a dynamic software development organisation at Ericsson R&D Finland.

Published: 29 October 2013 12:52pm

by Kirsi Mikkonen

On Lean goes back to school

LMJ Editorial board member Joseph Paris responds to Stephen Yorkstone’s piece form the October issues about the implementation of lean in higher education.

LMJ Editorial board member Joseph Paris responds to Stephen Yorkstone’s piece form the October issues about the implementation of lean in higher education.

Published: 29 October 2013 11:48am

by Joseph Paris

Using assessments to predict your future downfalls

Nick Rich explores the theme of assessment tools in lean management and explains how they can help management predict future weaknesses in their business.

Editorial board member Professor Nick Rich explores last month’s theme of the place of assessment tools in lean management.

Published: 29 October 2013 11:19am

by Nick Rich

Super models, mental models and interdependent value streams

Bill Bellows addresses problems with conforming to different models of manufacturing and explores what an organisation can achieve if it thinks outside of its box.

LMJ Editorial Board member Bill Bellows is back with his latest instalment of his Lessons from Deming articles.

Published: 24 October 2013 5:16pm

by Bill Bellows

Holding the pieces together

LMJ catches up with Serbian manufacturer, SCGM, and discovers the company and its lean ways have well and truly been put to the test.

Since LMJ last caught up with Serbian design and production company, SCGM, the company has taken on some massive projects which have put their lean practices to the test.

Published: 24 October 2013 3:50pm

by Sandra Cadjenovic

Rewards, recognition and the employee’s mind

Occupational Psychologist, Dr. Matthew Davis discusses in this interview with LMJ, the role of reward systems in the workplace an how they affect employees.

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Published: 24 October 2013 12:08pm

by LMJ

The greatest reward?

Money motivates, according to Gerald Ledford. But how does one implement a financial reward system without producing an expectant culture in your business?

The choice to reward employees is common practice for employers looking to motivate their staff and ensure high levels of productivity in the workplace.

Published: 24 October 2013 11:06am

by Gerald Ledford

Empowering individuals on a global scale

LMJ editor Callum Bentley catches up with Accolade Wines Global Manufacturing Director, Richard Lloyd to see how the company rewards its global workforce.

Callum Bentley: Speaking from a manager’s point-of-view, what are the major challenges you face when deciding how to reward employees?

Published: 22 October 2013 5:06pm

by Callum Bentley

The power of rewards

LMJ Editorial Board Member Brenton Harder introduces the November issue with his thoughts on the theme Rewards and Recognition.

When we think of rewards and recognition, most of us think of money.

Published: 22 October 2013 2:07pm

by Brenton Harder

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