Daniel Croft is a seasoned continuous improvement manager with a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. With over 10 years of real-world application experience across diverse sectors, Daniel has a passion for optimizing processes and fostering a culture of efficiency. He's not just a practitioner but also an avid learner, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge. Outside of his professional life, Daniel has a keen Investing, statistics and knowledge-sharing, which led him to create the website www.learnleansigma.com, a platform dedicated to Lean Six Sigma and process improvement insights.
New 8 Wastes Game – A Fun Way to Train Your Team
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Hi Reader, If you’ve ever wished your Lean training could be more interactive and engaging—especially when it comes to teaching the 8 Wastes—you’re going to love this. We have just launched a brand-new 8 Wastes Learning Game designed specifically for trainers, CI leaders, and Lean facilitators who want to help their teams identify waste in a practical, hands-on way. 🔍 What is it?A scenario-based game where players look at scenarios and try to identify the correct waste type—like Defects, Waiting, Motion, and more. For Example: There are 4 ways to play: It’s a great tool for:
🎮 Ready to Try It?Click below to play and explore: 👉 Play the 8 Wastes Learning Game 📦 Coming Soon: A Physical Card Game?We’re also considering creating a printed version of the game – a deck of high-quality scenario cards you can use in training sessions, meetings, or even keep in your Obeya room. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, just hit reply and let me know. Your feedback will help shape what we build next. Thanks for being part of the Lean learning community – I hope this game becomes a valuable (and fun!) tool for your team. |
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Daniel Croft is a seasoned continuous improvement manager with a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. With over 10 years of real-world application experience across diverse sectors, Daniel has a passion for optimizing processes and fostering a culture of efficiency. He's not just a practitioner but also an avid learner, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge. Outside of his professional life, Daniel has a keen Investing, statistics and knowledge-sharing, which led him to create the website www.learnleansigma.com, a platform dedicated to Lean Six Sigma and process improvement insights.
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