CI Development System Resources
7 Seasons
We have an extensive Continuous Improvement Development Guide to help you progress through the phases of creating a continuous improvement oriented business management system.
The sheer number of topics (and videos) to digest is daunting. This series is intended to help guide you through these resources in an organized manner.
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Continuous Improvement Development Guide Overview
Episode 1
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Continuous Improvement Development Guide Phases
Episode 2
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Phase 1 Overview. Continuous Improvement Development System
Episode 3
Phase 1, Introduction and Exploration, helps you navigate your first encounters with Lean and continuous improvement.
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Phase 1 CI Development System Checklist (PDF)
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This is the PDF version of the Phase 1 checklist. The full, editable version is available in our Corporate Resources Add-on pack.
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Phase 1 Section Directory CIDG
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Finding Continuous Improvement Information (Phase 1 AUDIO LESSON)
Episode 4
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02:38Episode 514 Points, Deming
Episode 5
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Lean Manufacturing Overview: Lean vs. Batch Manufacturing (Lean Lesson)
Episode 6
This is one of the first videos we developed. While the production quality is low, the visual of how materials move in a lean company vs. a batch company still provides great learning.
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Choosing a Program Leader (Phase 1 AUDIO LESSON)
Episode 7
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02:25Episode 8Should we use a Lean consultant?
Episode 8
In this FAQ, I address the question of whether or not there is value in using a Lean consultant.
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03:14Episode 9Do We Need A Consultant to Become Lean?
Episode 9
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02:39Episode 10How long does it take to become Lean?
Episode 10
In this video FAQ, I answer the question, "How long does it take to become Lean?"
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04:38Episode 11What is Lean / Lean Manufacturing?
Episode 11
Lean / Lean Manufacturing is a system of continuous improvement, but it is often thought of as just a set of tools, or as being just for improving manufacturing processes.
The truth is that Lean is more of a system of management and production than just a toolkit. And it works in any environment.... -
02:09Episode 12Why is Lean often called a Journey?
Episode 12
You will often hear Lean efforts referred to as a journey. This FAQ talks about why.
