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Lean Beyond the Workplace: Addressing Societal Challenges*
This article is the fifth in a series exploring the key insights and discussions from the recent Future of People…
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Spreading Lean Thinking to Software and Startups: a Conversation with Regis Medina
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with software industry veteran Regis Medina about his transformational journey from…
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Bridging the Education-Industry Gap for Future Lean Leaders*
This article is the third in a series exploring the key insights and discussions from the recent Future of People…
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The Future of Lean in the Age of AI and Automation: Insights from Collaborative Discussions*
This article is the second in a series exploring the key insights and discussions from the recent Future of People…
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Chief Engineer: the Ultimate Working Together Leadership Role
Discover why the chief engineer role is the pinnacle of leadership in product development, demanding exceptional communication, vision, and the…
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The Making of a Chief Engineer
“I am calling to ask you to accept the role of Chief Engineer for the Excavator Product Line,” said the…
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Lean thinkers, doers unite to discuss workplace challenges
Explore how the Future of People at Work Symposium tackled today’s workplace challenges, with leaders urging us to embrace lean…
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Understanding Lean Transformation
Prepare to reflect on the Lean Transformation Framework, scrutinize your management, and begin to construct a transformation roadmap.
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The Role of a Chief Engineer in Vehicle Development: A Case Study of the 2019 Honda Passport
What does it take to bring a new vehicle to market? Lara Harrington, Chief Engineer for the 2019 Honda Passport,…
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Obeya Management: 10 Practical Tips to Create a Command Center for Success
Failing to manage the interfaces between functional disciplines may be the greatest source of waste, frustration, and failure in product…
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40 Years of Lean Observation: a Conversation with Art Byrne
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with business leader and author Art Byrne about his decades-long career…
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From Product Development to Enterprise Transformation: TechnipFMC’s Obeya Revolution
Be among the first to get the latest insights from LEI’s Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD) thought leaders and practitioners. This…
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