Lean Banking: Transformation in Financial Services
April 23, 2024We frequently get questions about whether the Lean process improvement methodology can be applied in the financial services sector. Because...
Having No Problems is the Biggest Problem of All
December 12, 2022“Having no problems is the biggest problem of all.” I’ve heard many variations of this quote from Taiichi Ohno.
The Importance of Proving Impact in Continuous Improvement
December 7, 2022This blog was written by Stephanie Hill, Sr. Lean Strategist on the KaiNexus Lean Strategy Team. In this blog, Stephanie shares her...
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 23, 2024Most 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...
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....