Tag Archives: respect for people

The World’s Got Talent

Posted on July 23, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Among the many ways the web has changed the world, I’d like to add one more. For me, at least, it’s engendered a greater appreciation for the variety and extent of human ability. Sure, some of what gets posted to … Continue reading →

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5 (Other) Reasons To Go To The Gemba

Posted on June 15, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

The gemba is the place where the work is done. Lean managers “go to the gemba” to see it for themselves (genchi genbustu). This might be done during a continuous improvement (kaizen) project. Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of spending … Continue reading →

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Could An Andon System Have Prevented The Gulf Oil Spill?

Posted on May 28, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Salon has a disturbing article describing what may have happened on the Deepwater Horizon before the Gulf oil spill.  It’s an interesting account of possible failures that led to the disaster and full of lessons for any team that needs … Continue reading →

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Lean and Daylight Savings Time: Beware The Ides Of March

Posted on March 15, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

I’ve never liked Daylight Savings Time. It’s antiquated and disruptive. This humorous post sums it up well, and links to a Daylight Savings Hub for understanding how it’s observed internationally with resources for IT administrators. The cited justifications just don’t … Continue reading →

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Race to Nowhere: How Are Tomorrow’s Lawyers Being Educated?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Several weeks ago, I saw Race to Nowhere, a film screening to small audiences in the San Francisco Bay area. This movie documents the incredible demands we place on elementary and high school children. Many of these kids spend over … Continue reading →

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Respect For Teachers

Posted on March 5, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

The New York Times had an interesting article earlier this week about Diane Ravitch, an education historian and former official with the U.S. Department of Education.  She recently went public with dramatically changed views on standardized testing and charter schools. … Continue reading →

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Respect for Associates

Posted on October 1, 2008 by D. Mark Jackson

Ben W. Heineman, Jr., and David B. Wilkins pen a must read article in the American Lawyer entitled “The Lost Generation?”  The authors present a compelling argument as to why, despite ever increasing associate salaries at big firms, retention rates … Continue reading →

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Lean Writing

Posted on September 13, 2008 by D. Mark Jackson

Can lean improve your writing?  Let’s take two essential lean concepts and see how they apply. Minimize Waste Eliminating unnecessary words makes for good writing. Ask any editor or writing coach. Removing unneeded words is reducing waste in your writing. Think … Continue reading →

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Lean Document Review

Posted on August 13, 2008 by D. Mark Jackson

Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith, Esq., shares his interview with Ray Bayley, co-founder of NovusLaw. You’ll likely walk away with a much different view of business process outsourcing. One of the major concerns about outsourcing legal work, including document review, … Continue reading →

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