It doesn’t matter where you are on your lean journey. If you are not conscious of the potential failure modes when applying Lean Thinking and Practice you will struggle to avoid them. All of us can...
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Lean Leadership
The “Check” stage in PDCA
An intrinsic part of lean thinking and practice is the scientific method – Plan, Do, Check, Act. At this time of year, our attention turns to “C” – the “Check” stage in PDCA. Reflection...
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The Lean Transformation Framework
In January 2014, John Shook shared the Lean Transformation Framework. This is the framework we have been developing to guide transformations with our partner companies, large and small, across a wide...
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Example of learning to use the A3 Practical Problem Solving Method
Example of learning to use the A3 Practical Problem Solving Method. LEA has an ongoing partnership with a great charity called the Canal & River Trust. (Learn more about them by clicking on their...
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What is a Lean Management System?
A well-defined management system is key to meet customer and organisational purpose. The management system is the organisation’s operating system. The way we approach management and improvement....
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