For lean to work in an organization it has to involve everyone every day. There may be other ways to create a lean culture, but this is one way we teach companies to practice lean. It’s because it works. And it’s because if you don’t involve everyone every day there are some very likely consequences.
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Empowerment. Can you define it? It’s a word that is tossed around quite frequently, but what does it mean? Unless it is made practical, it won’t be very actionable. In that situation it might be better not to use the word at all for clarity’s sake. Thankfully, someone has made “empowerment” practical and clear—or at
When it comes to doing what’s called a “gemba walk,” what you do and how you do it is an important factor. There are many things you can do wrong—especially if other management styles creep into your gemba. So to start, let’s be clear and upfront about a few things.
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At the start of any new lean implementation, there are two essential things we’re trying to establish: credibility and results. And if you’re not getting both of them, you’re likely not enjoying success with lean. Credibility is critical for lean to take on a life of its own—it’s all about gaining employee buy-in and commitment.
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