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Support Lean Institute Ukraine

Support Lean Institute Ukraine

Dear Members of the Global Lean Community —  Last week the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) and Lean Global Network (LGN)…

By Josh Howell on March 9, 2022

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The Lean Enterprise Institute expresses solidarity with Ukraine

The Lean Enterprise Institute expresses solidarity with Ukraine

Dear Members of the Global Lean Community —  LEI is proud to share the mission of spreading lean thinking and…

By Josh Howell on March 4, 2022

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Operations

The Fundamentals of Improvement and Coaching Kata

Whether you're a veteran needing a refresh or a beginner requiring the basics, this round-up offers guidance that will strengthen…

By Lean Leaper on February 28, 2022

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Operations

Ask Art: Why is a Lean Sensei Necessary?

Lean veteran Art Byrne explains how having a lean sensei helps leaders and organizations succeed in their lean transformation.

By Art Byrne on February 23, 2022

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Coaching

A Video Primer on Improvement Kata as a Funnel

A veteran kata instructor uses a visual model to explain the four routines of the Improvement Kata practice.

By Beth Carrington and Lean Leaper on February 14, 2022

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Operations

Developing Products is a Team Sport

LEI's lean product and process development coaches share the first of several guiding principles that will help you improve the…

By Lean Leaper on February 3, 2022

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Executive Leadership

6 Things You Can Do to Become a More Effective Lean Leader

This collection of articles from Lean Coach David Verble examines how the way managers and leaders talk to employees (and…

By Lean Enterprise Institute on February 1, 2022

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Practicing Lean Accounting at The Wonderful Company

The company's VP of Finance and Strategy describes his team's most recent lean improvements — and how they've benefited customers,…

By Mike DeLuca on January 31, 2022

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Executive Leadership

Applying Lean Thinking and Practices in a Digital Environment

The cofounder and CTO of Theodo, a software company, describes how lean management drives growth, increases employee engagement, and delivers…

By Lean Leaper on January 28, 2022

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Talking Toyota: A WLEI Podcast with Jim Womack and Josh Howell

Talking Toyota: A WLEI Podcast with Jim Womack and Josh Howell

LEI leaders Jim Womack and Josh Howell talk about the continued success of Toyota Motor and how lean helped contribute…

By Tom Ehrenfeld on January 27, 2022

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Operations

Ask Art: Why Are the Four Lean Fundamentals So Important for Making a Conversion to Lean?

A review of the core lean elements reveals how — and why — lean management leads to higher enterprise performance.

By Art Byrne on January 26, 2022

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Operations

Steady Work: A Story of Personal and Enterprise Transformation at Starbucks

A former Starbucks regional director demonstrates how lean thinking and practices improve business performance.

By Lean Leaper on January 21, 2022

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