Mutual Trust and Respect in Lean: Toyota’s Real Competitive Advantage
February 18, 2026TL;DR: Toyota’s real competitive advantage is not its tools -- it is mutual trust and mutual respect. Leaders are responsible for...
Respect for People in Lean: What It Really Means and Why It Drives Continuous Improvement
February 16, 2026TL;DR: Respect for People is the foundation of Lean management. It means engaging employees as problem solvers, creating psychological...
Why Pursuing Zero Harm Still Matters as a Leadership Strategy
January 14, 2026When we hosted the webinar Pursuing Zero Harm: A Powerful Platform for Embedding Lean Capability with Meghan Scanlon, the discussion...
The 5 Principles of Lean Management (and Why Leaders Still Misapply Them)
January 19, 2026Lean management is more than just a manufacturing tactic from the past—it is the modern operating system for organizational excellence.
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