Common Questions About Lean Management & Lean Software
December 5, 2022The Lean management methodology was first developed based on the management techniques of Toyota and other Japanese automakers. While it...
An Introduction to the Lean Concept of Catchball
October 11, 2023Most of us have memories of playing the game of catch either as children or with our children. I really shouldn’t call it a “game” because...
How (and Why) to Implement Effective Gemba Walks
November 29, 2022Most leaders who adopt the continuous improvement management style focus mainly on performance indicators that can be measured for good...
Using Huddle Boards in Healthcare for Process Improvement
November 22, 2022In sports, a huddle happens when the team gathers to strategize before a play. Huddles help everyone know their role in executing the plan...
The Indispensable Role of Middle Management in Lean
November 16, 2022Many organizations that seek to implement the Lean business methodology find that their structure is too rigid and bureaucratic to...
The 7 Steps of Hoshin Kanri (or Hoshin Planning)
November 15, 2022The process you use to develop your strategic plan is as important as the plan itself. That’s why many organizations turn to the Hoshin...
How to Align Continuous Improvement with Strategic Goals
November 9, 2022One might think that any organization with leadership and employees dedicated to continuous improvement would slowly trend toward success....
How Visual Management Tools Start & Sustain Improvement
November 3, 2022Visual management tools surround us. Although they are so ubiquitous, we might not even think about them. For example, when your car is...
How Can Business Transformation Reduce Costs?
November 1, 2022Our recent conversations with business leaders clearly show that the disruption of COVID-19 and changing market conditions have left them...
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