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The Lean Enterprise Institute expresses solidarity with Ukraine
Dear Members of the Global Lean Community — LEI is proud to share the mission of spreading lean thinking and…
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The Fundamentals of Improvement and Coaching Kata
Whether you're a veteran needing a refresh or a beginner requiring the basics, this round-up offers guidance that will strengthen…
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Ask Art: Why is a Lean Sensei Necessary?
Lean veteran Art Byrne explains how having a lean sensei helps leaders and organizations succeed in their lean transformation.
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A Video Primer on Improvement Kata as a Funnel
A veteran kata instructor uses a visual model to explain the four routines of the Improvement Kata practice.
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Developing Products is a Team Sport
LEI's lean product and process development coaches share the first of several guiding principles that will help you improve the…
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6 Things You Can Do to Become a More Effective Lean Leader
This collection of articles from Lean Coach David Verble examines how the way managers and leaders talk to employees (and…
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Practicing Lean Accounting at The Wonderful Company
The company's VP of Finance and Strategy describes his team's most recent lean improvements — and how they've benefited customers,…
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Applying Lean Thinking and Practices in a Digital Environment
The cofounder and CTO of Theodo, a software company, describes how lean management drives growth, increases employee engagement, and delivers…
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Talking Toyota: A WLEI Podcast with Jim Womack and Josh Howell
LEI leaders Jim Womack and Josh Howell talk about the continued success of Toyota Motor and how lean helped contribute…
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Ask Art: Why Are the Four Lean Fundamentals So Important for Making a Conversion to Lean?
A review of the core lean elements reveals how — and why — lean management leads to higher enterprise performance.
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Steady Work: A Story of Personal and Enterprise Transformation at Starbucks
A former Starbucks regional director demonstrates how lean thinking and practices improve business performance.
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Improving the Value-Creating Work of Building Data Centers Around the World
Microsoft's head of data center lean construction describes how applying lean thinking and practices helps work teams complete their work…
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