excellent video, thanks!

What you recommend when people reach out your limit in solving problems?

I have found that people are natural problem solvers.  In organizations the key is to solve problems at the approprite level.  Workers need to solve problems associated with their work with a continuous improvement mentality always making things a little better.  Supervisors need to be involved on larger issues that go beyond the standard work of the worker. Managers need to be looking at issues that cut across departments or organizational boundries.  My advice is solve problems as close to the source of the problem as possible.  Good luck and thanks for the comments.

Hi Dave,  Thank you for the thoughts on lean as a system.  It is right on target.  I interface with many people at all levels that have been "Lean trained" only to find out they have been instructed on the tools but not on the whole system or how to use the tools together or what the appropriate tool(s) are for the task at hand.  How can I get a copy of the final drawing from your video?  I would like to use it in educating the staff at my work in Lean as a system if that is ok with you.  IF it is ok please send pdf to dcoates@bidplymouth.org.  Thanks again for the video.  Dennis

Thanks for the comments Dennis.  A Pdf is on it's way to you. I hope it helps.

Dave

hello Dave

i support totally what you are explaining . It is simple , clear and efficient.

I am very often surprised to discuss with people who have a very good knowledge of the lean tools and behave like expert , but who at the end of the discussion confesse that they never made or understood how all the tools are linked together as  a global system . I would appreciate if you could send me the video also.

thanks in advance

jean Marc

Thank you for your comments jean Marc.  You can download the video from Vimeo using the link in the srticle.  If you want a Pdf of the total drawing just email me at dave@davelahote.com so I will have your email address.

Dave

Hi David,

Nicely explained concept of lean as a system.

Would appreciate if you could email me pdf of full page drawing explaining the concept.

Warm regards,

Manik

Thank you Manik.  If you send me your email address I'll send you a Pdf of the drawing.

Dave

David, Thank you for the simple illustration of what a Lean System looks like at the shop floor to drive stability. I shared your videos with my team and leaders throughout our organization since we're putting a much greater effort in creating model areas such as you described. Much Thanks!

Thank you for your comments Frank.  One of the settings I commonly teach in is healthcare.  When I do my drawing in that setting I use the story of blood pressure monitoring equipment in the Emergency Department not working and explain what a closed loop system with standards (equipment always available and working) visual control, andon and response sytem with problem solving could look like for that situation.  My point is we need this basic stability thinking everywhere from the shop floor to the office in all types of organizations.  I'm glad you are finding the video helpful.

Best Regards,

Dave

I would also be interested in a copy of the final drawing.

leanbriancarroll@gmail.com

I love it!  Simple yet elegant way of illustrating Lean as a system.  I will be sharing this with the leaders at our hospital.  Can I get a copy of the pdf?

Great Work!

Henry

hjparente@cmh.edu

This is a great video in concept and presentation. Thanks for sharing.

I would also appreciate a pdf copy of the drawing. Thank you!

kelley.brandt@bristowgroup.com

Excellent video, Dave! Very concise, accurate, engaging video that explains a lean system. Kudos for presenting this in a neutral way that people from all industries can relate to well! I will be passing this link along to many!

Thanks for the kind comments Jeff

Dave

Thanks Dave. You show in a very simple and concise way an overview of the system requirements for lean. Spot on.

    I'd love to have a copy of your finished drawing to share if you don't mind.

My email is danbrown@leansixs.com

Thanks,

  Dan

Hi, Dave,

Thanks very much for this great mini-teach. Very concise and easy to follow.

Hello Dave,  this is just what we need in my organization to tie it all together for senior managers and others.  

I would appreciate a PDF of the drawing as well silvester.komlodi@gmail.com 

Thanks!

Thank you Silvester.  A Pdf is on it's way.

Regards

Dave

Great video Dave - elegantly and simply illustrating the basics of Lean.  I'd be grateful for a copy of the pdf too please.  michael.hutchman@iggesund.com

Thanks,

Michael.

Thanks Michael.  Pdf is on it's way.

Dave

Great post, full of common sense. The video is an excellent summary of the Lean thinking and using terminology and sentences that lean-agnostic people will easily understand.

Congratulations!

Thanks Iker.  You touch on an important point that sometimes we let our enthusiasm for lean and our "lean speak" get in the way of explaining a process oriented way to think about how organizations operate.  We would all do better by keeping it simple.

Regards,

Dave

Hello Dave,

Love the simplicity of your system drawing.  Such a clean and powerful concept.  Would appreciate a copy!

Thanks...Brian

Thank you Brian.  Just email me at dave@davelahote.com with your email address and I will send you a Pdf of the drawing.

Regards,

Dave

Hi Dave,  Could I get a PDF copy of video final.  Thanks

grrod@vestas.com

Dave thank you for taking the time to create this great way to depict the way it works when done well. Please send me a copy of the pdf. I'm grateful for your work and how it supports my work! Thank you,

Linda

Linda thank you for your comments.  If you email me at dave@davelahote.com I'll have your email address and I'll send you the PDF.

Dave