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In the huddles, the manager and team talk about problems, issues, or opportunities for improvement.
In some huddles, the team might say, "We can't think of anything that came up yesterday."
But, then, as the huddle progressed, the team was asked if anybody should get recognition or kudos for something they did.

http://www.leanblog.org/audio289 In the huddles, the manager and team talk about problems, issues, or opportunities for improvement. In some huddles, the team might say, "We can't think of anything that came up yesterday." But, then, as the huddle progressed, the team was asked if anybody should get recognition or kudos for something they did.

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In the huddles, the manager and team talk about problems, issues, or opportunities for improvement.
In some huddles, the team might say, "We can't think of anything that came up yesterday."
But, then, as the huddle progressed, the team was asked if anybody should get recognition or kudos for something they did.

When Problems are Hidden in Kudos: From Celebrations to Root Cause Countermeasures

Lean Blog Audio is a short-form podcast featuring audio versions of articles from LeanBlog.org, written, read, and expanded by Mark Graban.

Each episode explores practical Lean thinking, psychological safety, continuous improvement, and leadership—through real-world examples from healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and other complex work environments.

Topics include learning from mistakes, reducing fear and blame, improving systems, and using data thoughtfully through tools like Process Behavior Charts. Episodes often go beyond the original blog post, adding fresh context and reflections.

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Lean Blog Audio is a short-form podcast featuring audio versions of articles from LeanBlog.org, written, read, and expanded by Mark Graban. Each episode explores practical Lean thinking, psychological safety, continuous improvement, and leadership—through real-world examples from healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and other complex work environments. Topics include learning from mistakes, reducing fear and blame, improving systems, and using data thoughtfully through tools like Process Behavior Charts. Episodes often go beyond the original blog post, adding fresh context and reflections.

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