Is “Lean” a change methodology or an end-state, where we are going, or how we are getting there. Many lean implementations fail due to a failure to appreciate effective change methodologies. Whole-system architecture is a “macro-lean” change methodology.
Read MoreIf you examine each of the characteristics of a lean organization you will find that it is not hard to apply them to a hospital or other health care organization.
Read MoreThe exact definition of “lean” has been the subject of some debate recently on lean discussion forums. Here are some definitions, and the are all correct.
Read MoreA few impressions of Russia and Russian managers after a week in St. Petersburg teaching Lean Culture and Continuous Improvement.
Read MoreI haven’t been posting much lately because I have been extremely busy working with a health care client developing a lean management system and revising my team manual to be focused entirely on the health care lean. Like...
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