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Learnings of a Lean Pioneer 

In this edition of The Management Brief, Jim Lancaster, Owner and CEO of Lantech and author of The Work of Management, joins LEI’s Josh Howell…

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AI in Product Development: Are We Gaining Speed but Losing Soul?

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we design and build. But are we overlooking the emotional and experiential human elements that make excellent products excellent?

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Lean AI Journal | Technology ✖️ Behavior ✖️ Management 🟰 Impact: Lessons from 30 Years of Lean for the Age of AI 

Technology alone won't deliver results. From "lean wallpaper" to AI hype, the pattern is the same. Real, lasting impact is a product of three factors:…

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Webinar: The Real Work of Management

The Real Work of Management webinar featuring Jim Lancaster, author of The Work Management.

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The Digital Storm and the End of Old You with CI&T

A virtual lean learning experience featuring CI&T.

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Four Types of Problems (Introduction)

An excerpt from Four Types of Problems IntroductionThe four types of problems are:Type 1: Troubleshooting: Reactive problem solving that hinges upon quick response and dealing with immediate…

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4 Types of Problems: The Keys to Better Organizational Problem Solving

Join Art Smalley for this important, eye-opening webinar and learn why settling on a favorite problem-solving technique or two is a big mistake. Art will…

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Making Lean Stick: A Podcast Conversation with Mark Deluzio, Art Byrne, and Jim Womack

The long-term success of companies like Danaher, Fortive, Herman Miller, Parker Hannifin and many others, have all validated the power of lean thinking and practice.…

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Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Value-Stream Mapping

Mike Rother, co-author of Learning to See, offers some insights about the dos, don’ts, and maybes of value-stream mapping.

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