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.
Phase 1, Introduction and Exploration, helps you navigate your first encounters with Lean and continuous improvement.
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.
In this FAQ, I address the question of whether or not there is value in using a Lean consultant.
In this video FAQ, I answer the question, "How long does it take to become Lean?"
Phase 1 is the most ambiguous phase. It can take a long time for leaders to feel ready to commit, if the ever get there. Or they can jump right in almost immediately.
The most important task on this checklist is the designation of someone as the standard bearer for the changes that will come: th...