Category Archives: Lean Office

Sustain: The Fifth S in the 5S Process Part Five of 5S Review Series

Sustain: The Fifth S in the 5S Process Part Five of 5S Review Series

Sustain –  Maintain on a consistent basis. 5S Steps are: Sort Straighten Sweep Standardize Sustain Some would argue that the 5th and final S in the 5S process is the most difficult. Others claim it naturally happens when the first …
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Standardize: The Fourth S in the 5S Process Part Four of 5S Review Series

Standardize: The Fourth S in the 5S Process Part Four of 5S Review Series

Standardize  –  Systematize exactly what needs to be done. In review, 5S consists of the following five steps: Sort Straighten Sweep Standardize Sustain Some would agree that the first three steps are the easiest. Sort and purge the contents of …
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Sweep: The Third S in the 5S Process Part Three of 5S Review Series

Sweep: The Third S in the 5S Process Part Three of 5S Review Series

As you get your office better organized there are a few key steps to take in creating optimum efficiency. Those familiar with Lean Office techniques recognize what is referred to as the 5S process. Those steps include: Sort Straighten Sweep …
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Straighten: The Second S in the 5S Process Part Two of 5S Review Series

Straighten: The Second S in the 5S Process Part Two of 5S Review Series

Even if you’re not familiar with Lean Office principles, you can still benefit from their 5S process of keeping an area organized and operating smoothly. Those steps include: Sort Straighten Shine Standardize Sustain Straighten – Items kept in an orderly …
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Sort: The First S in the 5S Process Part One of 5S Review Series

Sort: The First S in the 5S Process Part One of 5S Review Series

Background about Lean. Simply put, Lean is the absence of fat. Whether you’re looking at your dinner plate or your desk at work, when you remove the unnecessary, the extra, the undesirables, you’re left with the things you need and …
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5S in the Office Today

5S in the Office Today

Picture this scenario — an organized workspace, less stress, less chaos, a semblance of order. It would be nice to be surrounded by this thriving and productive environment. The goal of organizing a productive office like this one is attainable …
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5S Straighten – What Every Toddler Knows

5S Straighten – What Every Toddler Knows

Have you ever played the Matching Game with a toddler? Who usually wins? In many cases it’s the toddler who has an incredible memory for remembering what was where just a moment ago.  They seem to know exactly where things …
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5S Sweep – Improving Your Environment in Just 2 Minutes

5S Sweep – Improving Your Environment in Just 2 Minutes

You might be an organized individual but there is a difference between being organized and being clean. Believe it or not, you can have one without the other, however it’s optimum when they’re combined. Those familiar with 5S and Lean …
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Productivty Pointer: Oops! I forgot the attachment

Productivty Pointer: Oops! I forgot the attachment

If you frequently forget to attach a document to your emails, then this Outlook tip is for you.

First things First: Considering Root Causes of Disorganization

First things First: Considering Root Causes of Disorganization

Becoming more productive and getting more organized doesn’t happen overnight. As you strive to make improvements, it’s important to consider what might be causing the disorganization you currently struggle with. If you ask 10 people what they think causes their …
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