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Tag Archives: Shook

Leading without authority at Porsche.

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Dan
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John Shook often talks about “leading as if you have no authority.” This kind of leadership is not only fundamental to a lean system and to A3 problem-solving, it’s an equally valuable skill in any company. When you’re working in … Continue reading →

Posted in TIMEBACK BLOG | Tagged A3, porsche, Respect for people, Shook | 2 Replies

Why not become CEO of your problems?

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Dan
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I had a chance a few weeks ago to take a class on A3 thinking with John Shook. He mentioned that one of the greatest benefits of an A3 is that it forces people to take ownership of a problem, … Continue reading →

Posted in TIMEBACK BLOG | Tagged A3, NYTimes, Shook | Leave a reply

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