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title: Park Avenue Solutions Blog | process improvement
description: process improvement | The Park Avenue Solutions Blog hosts information, ideas, tools, and resources to help you on your Continuous Improvement journey.
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## The Park Avenue Solutions Blog

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## [Fantasy Football & Reproducible Results](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/fantasy-football-reproducible-results)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on Sep 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM

[![](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/hubfs/Fantasy_Football_NFL_Park_Avenue_Solutions.jpg) ](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/fantasy-football-reproducible-results)

Of course, I play Fantasy Football! It’s all about data and probabilities!

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [kata](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/kata) [technology](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/technology) [change management](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/change-management) [problem solving](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/problem-solving) [toyota kata](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/toyota-kata) [big data](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/big-data) [OpEx](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/opex) 

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## [A Mindset for Improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/a-mindset-for-improvement)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on Jul 21, 2022 4:52:00 AM

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Does your organization have a mindset for continuous improvement?

The daily routines of your organization shape its culture. Scientific Thinking can be a driver for a continuous improvement culture. One of the best ways to learn how to think scientifically again is by following the set pattern of the Improvement Kata.

The term “kata” means a way of doing so when we say “Improvement Kata” it’s a way of improving.

Topics: [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [lean tool series](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-tool-series) [mindset](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/mindset) [growth mindset](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/growth-mindset) [change management](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/change-management) [problem solving](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/problem-solving) [agile](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/agile) [improvement kata](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/improvement-kata) [toyota kata](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/toyota-kata) 

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## [Where to start with a bottleneck](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/found-your-bottleneck)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on Jun 28, 2022 12:01:50 PM

![Bottlenecks_Park_Avenue_Solutions_Lean_OpEx](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bottlenecks_Park_Avenue_Solutions_Lean_OpEx.jpg?width=300&name=Bottlenecks_Park_Avenue_Solutions_Lean_OpEx.jpg)Found your bottleneck?

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [change management](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/change-management) [problem solving](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/problem-solving) [agile](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/agile) [process mapping](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-mapping) [value stream mapping](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/value-stream-mapping) 

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## [Why Process Map?](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/why-process-map)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on May 5, 2022 12:15:29 PM

[![](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/hubfs/Park_Avenue_Solutions-Why-Process_Map-blog.jpg) ](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/why-process-map)

A picture is worth a thousand words. Many of us are very visual people.

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [lean tool series](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-tool-series) [lean office](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-office) [how to](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/how-to) [resources](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/resources) [process mapping](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-mapping) 

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## [Do leaders really eat last?](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/do-leaders-really-eat-last)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on Apr 28, 2022 2:22:14 PM

[![](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/hubfs/leadership-words-pile.jpeg) ](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/do-leaders-really-eat-last)

Over the weekend, I was reminded that being a leader requires sacrifice to build trust and a sense of belonging. It was way past my bedtime, and I wanted nothing more than to head home. I could have easily called an Uber but I pushed through and stayed to the end. It was worth it!

It is a common belief that management and leadership are the same roles. It is common that a manager also plays the part of the leader; however, these two roles are truly separate in function and in the way they add to the success of an organization. By understanding the difference between management and leadership you will become more effective in helping others see the road ahead.

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [leadership](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/leadership) [change management](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/change-management) [problem solving](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/problem-solving) [agile](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/agile) 

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## [Clean Up for Savings (with 5S)](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/clean-up-for-savings)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on Apr 13, 2022 8:34:54 AM

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With today’s economy, households are finding ways to cut out excess expenses such as the daily latte or going out to dinner. Families are identifying where their money is being wasted by looking at unnecessary habits and then making changes that impact their bottom line (budgets).

Topics: [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [lean tool series](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-tool-series) [5S](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/5s) 

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## [Lean & Green](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/lean-green)

 By [Angela Barbosa](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/angela-barbosa) on Apr 22, 2020 1:42:58 PM

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Earth Day feels odd this year. With much of the U.S. and Europe still in #stayathome mode, the internet is flooded with images of crystal clear canals in Venice, smog-free skies in L.A., and the shrinking "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico. For all of the devastation wrought on humanity by COVID-19, our collective efforts to #flattenthecurve have Mother Earth breathing at least a temporary sigh of relief. 

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [lean tool series](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-tool-series) [sustainable](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/sustainable) [environmental improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/environmental-improvement) 

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## [Park Avenue Solutions Workshops & Events | Early 2020 Edition](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/upcoming-pas-workshops-events-early-2020)

 By [Angela Barbosa](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/angela-barbosa) on Jan 16, 2020 11:20:52 AM

[![](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/hubfs/KPD-Phoenix-Park_Avenue_Solutions-2020Feb26.jpg) ](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/upcoming-pas-workshops-events-early-2020)

 We're getting off to a busy start in 2020 here at Park Avenue Solutions! Our team and partners across the U.S. have booked several conferences, workshops, and training sessions. Come join us, or [contact us](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/contact) if you'd like to set up a special [training session](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/training) for your organization!

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [kata](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/kata) [presentations](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/presentations) [business training](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/business-training) [lean manufacturing](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) [lean office](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-office) [events](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/events) [workshops](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/workshops) [training](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/training) [lean healthcare](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-healthcare) 

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## [Thanksgiving Standardized](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/thanksgiving-standardized)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on Nov 26, 2019 1:12:04 PM

[![](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/hubfs/Park_Avenue_Solutions-Happy-Standardized-Thanksgiving-1.png) ](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/thanksgiving-standardized)

Standardizing your processes can create repeatable and reproducible results. We know that standardizing can make you more efficient by reducing or eliminating non-value added activities. Why wouldn't we want to do that so that we can spend more time with her family? Isn't that what the holidays are all about?

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [standard work](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/standard-work) [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [standardization](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/standardization) [lean tool series](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-tool-series) [holidays](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/holidays) [thanksgiving](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/thanksgiving) [cooking](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/cooking) 

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## [Welcome to the PAS Blog](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/welcome-to-the-pas-blog)

 By [Leigh Ann Schildmeier](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/author/leigh-ann-schildmeier) on Nov 26, 2019 9:07:25 AM

[![](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/hubfs/Park_Avenue_Solutions-Welcome-blog-cover.png) ](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/welcome-to-the-pas-blog)

At Park Avenue Solutions, our mission is to Empower Excellence in people, processes, and organizations. Using the tools and methods of continuous improvement, such as Lean, Kata, Agile, Six Sigma, Quality, and Leadership Development, we work with organizations to  create happier employees, ecstatic clients, and superior results.

That's why our goal with this blog is to build a forum where people can read, use, and share information, ideas, and tools to help anyone working in, interested in, or tasked with improvement for their organization. Yes, that means anyone. Because at one level or another, improvement is part of everyone’s job description.

In the timeless words of one of the most famous coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi, "Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.“ 

We look forward to chasing perfection with you!

 

Topics: [lean](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean) [continuous improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/continuous-improvement) [process improvement](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/process-improvement) [lean tool series](https://www.parkavenuesolutions.com/blog/topic/lean-tool-series) 

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