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Valuing The Tradition of Learning and Sharing Lean: a new WLEI Podcast
This new WLEI podcast, recorded live at the 2018 summit, features a panel discussion with Jim Womack and three lean…
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Ep. 5: The Lean Farm and Sharing Your Gift Live from the 2018 Lean Transformation Summit
Live from the 2018 Lean Transformation Summit in Nashville, Jim Womack interviews Ben Hartman, author of the Lean Farm, Joel…
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Expanding Our Perspective on Lean Management, Part 1: A Creative Ethic
To explore the idea that there may be other angles for understanding lean management principles than purely business or analytical…
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How effective is a book club?
Dear Gemba Coach: How effective is a book club? Should we invest in book clubs?
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Developing People Not Robots Through Karakuri
"Karakuri demonstrates that Toyota’s working currency is brainpower, grown through rigorous problem-solving and mentors who challenge their students," writes Matt…
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Striking With The Zen Stick
A key part of lean coaching is the practice of striking with a zen stick, says Dan Prock. This helps…
Read article How do I know people are displaying the right visual information in an office?
Dear Gemba Coach: We’ve been quite successful with lean in our operations, and I’ve been tasked to bring it to…
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Toyota Kata at Zingerman’s Mail Order
This month's Toyota Kata video is about the early days of TK practice at Zingerman's Mail Order. Decision-making can be…
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Master the Meaning of “Giri”
"Giri" represents the profound obligation of the student has toward their teacher, the apprentice to the journeyman or the child…
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“People who can’t change their minds can’t change anything else”
Many people argue that if lean management really was a powerful strategy, rather than an operational tactic, then more companies…
Read article Ep. 4: Tracey and Ernie Richardson with John Shook Live at the Lean Transformation Summit
Tracey and Ernie Richardson, authors of the Toyota Engagement Equation join John Shook on the main stage at the Lean…
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Eric Buehrens Keynote at the 2018 Lean Transformation Summit
LEI CEO Eric Buehrens looks at ways that lean thinkers can help contribute to the future of work.
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