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Problem Solving
Sharing how the world is making things better through lean thinking and practice.
Line Management
Cleveland Clinic’s Prescription for Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Lisa Yerian, MD, medical director of continuous improvement at the Clinic, talks about a “model area” approach to improvement, how initial “islands” of improvement linked up, results so far, and how a continuous improvement transformation is transforming her as a leader.
Article by Lisa Yerian, MD
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Lessons from a Chief Engineer on Starting and Sustaining Lean Product and Process Development
A Caterpillar executive shares his insights on applying LPPD principles.
Video by Chet Marchwinski and Steven Shoemaker
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Building A Diverse and Capable Workforce from the Bottom Up
Combining lean thinking and practices with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives builds more inclusive, engaged, and resilient businesses. Here’s how.
Article by Adrienne C. Trimble and Mark Reich
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Executive Leadership
Ask Art: How Do You Align Incentives for a Lean Turnaround?
Article by Art Byrne
Line Management
Case Study by David Drickhamer
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Podcast by John Cotter and Matthew Savas
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Operations
What is the Theory of Constraints, and How Does it Compare to Lean Thinking?
Article by Sergio Rattner
