Lean Leadership: A Delicate Balancing Act
January 26, 2017We are lucky enough to have the opportunity to chat with people who lead Lean organizations all of the time. One question we like to ask...
Creating a Lean Foundation in Professional Services Firms [WEBINAR]
May 24, 2016At KaiNexus, our mission is to spread continuous improvement and we love speaking to others who share the same goal. We believe that ...
What You Need to Know About Catchball [FAQs]
May 18, 2016There are many tools in the continuous improvement toolkit. Everything from Gemba walks to value stream maps help organizations accelerate...
A Study of a Successful Lean Management System [Webinar on Demand]
May 12, 2016Michael Lombard, MBA, PMP is an accomplished leader in Lean Healthcare, currently serving as the Senior Director of Operational Excellence...
Customer Value - The Ultimate Goal of a Lean Organization
April 28, 2016It is a common misconception that the elimination of waste is the prime objective for Lean organizations. This isn’t one bit surprising....
DMAIC – A Smart Approach for Lasting Improvement
April 25, 2016Most of the time when we talk to people about continuous improvement, the focus is on using improvement techniques to make business...
Catchball Tip: Transparency Begets Trust
October 2, 2019The Lean practice of Catchball starts with an idea for improvement or a challenge that needs to be addressed. One person captures what they...
4 Fundamental Responsibilities of Lean Leaders
February 16, 2017The Lean approach to business management is popular because it provides a useful structure and a language for the pursuit of continuous...
How Playing Catchball Develops Trust in Your Improvement Culture
March 31, 2016Steven Covey once wrote, “Trust is the glue of life. It is the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational...

