DMAIC – A Smart Approach for Lasting Improvement

Most of the time when we talk to people about continuous improvement, the focus is on using improvement techniques to make business...

4 Fundamental Responsibilities of Lean Leaders

The Lean approach to business management is popular because it provides a useful structure and a language for the pursuit of continuous...

Conventional Wisdom that a Lean Organization Should Actually Ignore

Conventional wisdom consists of ideas that are so widely held that they are believed to be true without much critical analysis. The problem...

Purpose, People and Process – The Foundation of a Lean Organization

The Lean business process management methodology is a way of planning and measuring the long-term success of an organization, focused on...

The Difference between a Gemba Walk and Management by Walking Around

"Oh, we already do that. We just call it Management by Walking Around."

We hear this from leaders in every industry. The assumption that a ...

The Subtle Presence of Lean Practices in IKEA

Last weekend, I left my baby with Grammy and Poppy and journeyed to the Mecca of home furnishings. Obviously, I mean IKEA. I’ve crammed...

Previewing The Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit

This upcoming week is one of my favorite weeks of the year - the Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit. I’ve been fortunate to attend each...

What to Look for In a Lean Management System

Investing in technology to support your Lean management efforts is an excellent way to ensure that you get the most out of the approach....

Lean Leadership Podcast: Are You a Boss or a Leader?

In our continued effort to share great resources for continuous improvement with you, I’d like to introduce you to Chris Burnham, the host...