Has the world gone mad? Is common courtesy officially dead? I do admit that I cuss sometimes. Over the past couple of years, I have been
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The Unexpected Delights of Ballet, Broadway and Bawling
It was a lovely afternoon! My son and I attended the Wizard of Oz Ballet, performed by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at the National Arts Centre
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Simplicity
Have you ever noticed that the simple approach seems to work out best? My father always said to me, “Keep it simple and straightforward. You don’t
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Lean and Wartime Entertainment Units: The Tin Hats Canadian Concert Party
So, what do Lean and the Second World War have in common? Listen to my blog Necessity. Everything was in short supply in wartime England: food,
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Silence: Leaning our Conversations
We talk a lot in the Western world, but is it really necessary? Is there some value to silence? Listen to my blog: Silence: Leaning our
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Remembrance Day: A mystery in Apeldoorn
As some of you know, my father had a unique experience in the Second World War. He was a member of the Tin Hats, the 1st
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Values-based Continuous Improvement: Being Human, Being Vulnerable Revisited
In a moment of self-assessment, I put together a set of reminders for myself to stay true to my values in my continuous improvement journey. Listen
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Continuous Improvement: Being Human, Being Vulnerable
So, what draws me to continuous improvement? No question, I mess up every so often and hope to be able to improve. I grew up on
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Civilians and War – Lessons in True Grit
On this 75th anniversary of D Day, I think about my family’s contribution to the Second World War and recognize that true grit is essential in
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ASANKO Ghana Gold Mine Site Visit
“This blog first appeared in the ASQ Ottawa Valley Section newsletter. Bill Osborne has graciously agreed to its reproduction on this site. The story of the
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