James E LuckmanThe Five Gifts from Aristotle For Living a Meaningful LifeDuring times of crisis, whether they be driven by economic factors (2008) or pandemics and social unrest (2020), it is natural to get…Jul 3, 2020Jul 3, 2020
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupA Look Back: “Doing Lean Versus Becoming Lean”Reflection is a key to learning. Occasionally, it is a good idea to look back and examine your thinking in years past. That is why I…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupHard Lessons from COVID-19 As We Become More Comfortable Working with ComplexityRight now, we are all tuned into the spread of Coronavirus and its impact on the global stage. We are watching the growth of the virus and…Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupPutting New Leadership (AKA Problem Solving) Principles into PracticeAs you may have read in my article, “The Modern Leader Creates the Conditions for a Problem Solving Culture,” problem solving is the core…Mar 6, 2020Mar 6, 2020
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupThe “First Principles” of Extraordinary Organizational PerformanceEvery now and then, someone decides to look at things very differently.Feb 29, 2020Feb 29, 2020
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupThe Modern Leader Creates the Conditions for a Problem Solving CulturePerhaps you are a senior leader who is facing significant business challenges. You may feel the need to put more pressure on your team…Feb 28, 20202Feb 28, 20202
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupFast and Fun Product Development? Slow Down for a MinuteGoogle the phrase “fast and fun.” You’ll find that this describes things like video games, products for learning languages, and even…Sep 17, 2019Sep 17, 2019
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupWhat kind of leadership does it take to flow value to the customer in a complex world?The purpose of a company is to deliver value to customers. But for too many companies, this idea gets mixed with other goals that divert…Jul 13, 2019Jul 13, 2019
James E LuckmaninThe StartupDoing Lean Versus Becoming LeanThis piece was originally published at The Lean Post in July 2014.Jul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019
James E LuckmaninLean Transformations GroupIt’s a Paradigm ProblemMaking real change requires examining your current leadership paradigm and its management processes and ultimately, learning a new, more…Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 2019