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How do we mid-level managers convince the CEO and senior management that adopting lean practices is worthwhile?
Dear Gemba Coach: The recent webinar on the business case for lean was particularly useful for us because it raised…
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Jay Johnson, president, Plumbers Supply Company
As part of a continuing series on leading lean transformations, the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) interviews executives from a variety of companies…
Read article Lean Consortia: Sharing Experiences, Learning from Others
Manufacturers, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and others gain powerful benefits through collaborative learning and networking in lean consortia. Consortium members…
Read article Lean for Healthcare Organizations in South Africa: An Interview with Lean4NGO Founders Steve Bell and Karen Whitley Bell
In this interview, LEI speaks with Steve Bell and Karen Whitley Bell about a Lean4NGO workshop they offered with Norman…
Read article Think of the best mentor/coach you’ve had on your lean journey. What did he or she do to help you become a better problem solver?
Whether practical, profound, or humorous, the guidance that your best mentors provided was just what you needed, just when you…
Read article What would a lean transformation mean for the IT Department? What benefits would it create for the company?
Dear Gemba Coach: We’ve asked our IT department to be involved in kaizen events several times, but it is always…
Read article Anatomy of a Lean Leader (Introduction)
For 30 years, Jerry Bussell studied leadership while bringing lean practices to companies such as Medtronic and becoming a passionate,…
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Kaizen vs. the Suggestion Box
Mark Graban’s new book, Healthcare Kaizen (Productivity Press), co-authored with Joe Swartz, has lots of examples and practical advice for…
Watch video Coach Says: What Do You Think?
We will soon host our first summit devoted to the topic of coaching, an event that marks the importance of…
Read article Lean in Sales and Marketing — Addressing a Market Need: An Interview with Brent Wahba
A specialist in lean and problem-solving strategies and techniques, Brent Wahba is the author of The Fluff Cycle(And How to…
Read article 5 QUESTIONS TO ACTIVATE YOUR TEAM
Use the 5 Question card daily to systematically create forward motion in your team.
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