time observations

Normally, I introduce the guest post author at the conclusion of the post. However, this one needs a little pre-post explanation. Believe me.

It happens way too often. Folks who are ostensibly conducting time observations frequently:

I was in Boston this weekend with my wife and we were told the best place for breakfast was Paramount’s.

Understanding the current reality within the context of time and space is extremely critical. The time observation form is a powerful tool to facilitate direct observation.

Lean thinking may not have been big in the first century, but there's at least one quote that can be applied to Lean, "...you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." So, in a Lean context how do you know the truth and how will it set you free?