New online workshop on time management and productivity offered through Eastern Michigan University’s Professional Programs and Training! Lean thinking is a process-based approach to increase efficiency and productivity in the workplace – designed to help us work smarter, not harder. 5S is a tool in the Lean toolbox. 5S stands for Sort, Straighten, Sweep & Shine, Standardize and Sustain [...]

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  Along with Tracey Roy Williams, sales manager for Charles Reinhart Realtors, and many other amazing women business leaders in southeast Michigan, I’ll be presenting at the WXW Forum 2009: Now We’re Talking on May 15th. We’d love to have you join us! On May 15th, WXW is hosting its dynamic, fun-filled forum for women business leaders. The day-long [...]

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About once a month I climb into my 2005 silver Sable and drive the 75 minutes to Troy, Michigan to meet with my Community of Learners colleagues. The half-day gathering always begins with hugs (at least from those of us who are regulars), something nourishing (or decadent) to eat, and a warm welcome to any and all newcomers. As we check in [...]

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