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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…
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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…
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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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Jim Womack’s Keynote Address from the 2018 Lean Summit
Catch the presentation of Jim Womack on the topic of how to develop better employees by becoming a better employer.
Read article Why do you keep referring to Toyota; does it still matter?
Dear Gemba Coach: I’m very interested in lean, but fail to see why you guys keep referring to Toyota. What does…
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Becoming My Own Gemba
Like me, thousands of people suffer from undiagnosed or more complex medical conditions that mimic other conditions. And my TPS…
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Ask Art: Why Should I Set Stretch Goals?
Art Byrne urges you to take the lean leap and set stretch goals. Setting ambitious goals shows respect for your…
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