LEAN 5S Visual Management Archives

Mind Mapping: The Ultimate Tool for Clarity and Creativity

Basically, it’s a tool for creative thinking. It’s a tool that can be used to brainstorm and present different ideas visually.

Brainstorming 101: Process of Generating Breakthrough Ideas

Brainstorming is a collaborative method designed to foster creativity within a group by encouraging open and uninhibited idea-sharing. During brainstorming, participants propose ideas freely without fear of criticism. This method helps teams think outside the box,...

Design Thinking: A New Approach to Problem Solving

In traditional educational settings, students are often encouraged to provide the “right” answers to predetermined questions. This approach, while effective in certain contexts, can stifle creativity and discourage the exploration of multiple solutions to...

Continuous Improvement: A Step-by-Step Approach to Constant Growth

Continuous improvement (CI) is a systematic approach aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of services and products delivered to customers. This method focuses on refining work methods, procedures, and systems while reducing costs, ultimately leading to...

What is a 5S Event?

A 5S Event is a structured, short-term activity. During this event, teams come together to apply the five principles of 5S—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—to a designated workspace. These events typically last three to five days. Their primary aim...