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Ask Art: What is the Best Lean Leadership Development Program?

Leaders learn and adopt lean thinking the same way everyone else does: by practicing it. Here are a few ideas that will help you get…

by Art Byrne

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In Honor of Dr. Edgar Schein: A Tribute to a Giant in Organizational Theory

Edgar Schein passed away last Thursday, January 26, 2023. Ed, the godfather of organizational development, was a spry 94 years young — and going strong…

by John Shook

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Two LEI Learning Group Partner Executives Honored with National Award 

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Pella Corporation, and the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute celebrate colleagues’ recognition for demonstrating excellence and leadership in their careers and…

by Patricia Panchak

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Understanding Lean Thinking and Practice Fundamentals

This overview helps beginner and mid-stage Lean Thinkers gain a more comprehensive understanding of lean thinking and practice — and refreshes advanced practitioners' knowledge.

by Lean Leaper

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What Will Be the New Social Contract for the 21^st Century?

The current volatility in tech employment portends a shift from the sector’s earlier people-centered visions — and that’s concerning.

by Jeffrey Liker

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The Case for Good Jobs: Unlocking Productivity and Profits Through Employee Investment

Watch Sarah Kalloch, Executive Director at the Good Jobs Institute, as she presents the compelling business case for good jobs. Learn how prioritizing superior job…

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Operations IS Your Customer

Discover how redefining operations as the primary customer of engineering can transform product development, enhance collaboration, and drive unprecedented improvements in quality and efficiency.

by Steve Shoemaker 

Podcast

Quality Leadership at the Forefront of Innovation: A Conversation with Jeri Ford of Lucid Motors 

Lucid Motors’ Vice President of Quality, Jeri Ford, shares lessons from the automotive industry on how to build a culture of quality.

by Jeri Ford and Matthew Savas

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Nine Tips to Better Process Development

Achieve exceptional results with your next product launch. Master nine proven techniques for designing successful, waste-free processes.

by Eric Ethington and Matt Zayko

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Front-Loading Cost Analysis: A Key Practice in Lean Product Development

Reduce development costs, minimize surprises, and deliver the products customers love with a front-loading approach.

by Lara Harrington

Case Study

How an Established Company Disrupted an Industry

TechnipFMC confronted a crisis and redesigned its business model using Lean Product and Process Development.

by Patricia Panchak

Podcast

Crafting Quality Software: a Conversation with Robert Martin

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with software industry pioneer Robert Martin about craftsmanship, AI, and the industry's most challenging problems.

by Robert Martin and Matthew Savas

Case Study

Craftsmanship Revolution: GE Appliances Redefines Appliance Product Development

Explores GE Appliances' transformation journey, where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge digital tools to create a revolution in product development and manufacturing.

by Dave Leone and Mark Weaver

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Lean Product and Process Development at Scale: Implementing Obeya Across Global Teams

When implementing obeya workplaces globally, an easy trap to fall into is requiring that each location have the same look, feel, and metrics. Steve Shoemaker,…

by Steve Shoemaker 

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Improve Design Team Collaboration: A Beginner's Guide to Setting Up an Obeya Room

Stuck getting your obeya off the ground? Learn how to set up a successful obeya room and watch your team collaboration soar.

by John Drogosz, PhD

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Joe Seestadt

Joe Seestadt’s mission is to add value to organizations through lean deployment and leadership development. He is experienced and confident in navigating the dynamic waters…

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