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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Phase 2 Overview. Continuous Improvement Development System
Episode 1
Phase 2, Committing, is when the final decision to move forward with a continuous improvement oriented business management system is made.
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Phase 2 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 2 Section Directory CI Development Guide
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04:01Episode 2
Phase 2 Principles Summary
Episode 2
Each phase of our Continuous Improvement Development System is governed by a set of principles. This video summarizes our Phase 2 (Committing) principles.
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15:47Episode 3
Build Relationships (Phase 2 Principle)
Episode 3
Our Continuous Improvement Development System is principle driven. One of the Phase 2 principles is "Build Relationships".
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Understanding the Motivation to Change (Phase 2 AUDIO LESSON)
Episode 4
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How Do I Start Our Continuous Improvement Effort?
Episode 5
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02:34Episode 6
When is the Best Time to Start Lean?
Episode 6
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What is the best time to start Lean? (FAQ)
Episode 7
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03:21Episode 8
Who is the governing body of Lean?
Episode 8
I am asked, on occasion, who the governing body of Lean is. I answer in this short FAQ video.
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What keeps companies from trying out Lean? (FAQ)
Episode 9
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10:04Episode 10
11 Cs of Lean Leadership
Episode 10
The 11 C’s of Lean Leadership provide a listing of the characteristics that are important for a Lean leader to possess.
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What books should I read first to learn about Lean? (FAQ)
Episode 11
There are countless books on Lean out there. This video FAQ answers the question of where to start reading.
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05:34Episode 12
Should I Believe the Hype About Lean?
Episode 12
Search any Lean consulting site, and you will find some incredible claims about what Lean can do for your company's numbers. This FAQ tries to separate fact from fiction.
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How Successful Are Companies at Implementing Lean?
Episode 13
Lean can be extremely effective for some companies, but how many actually achieve those great results?
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What Industries and Types of Companies Benefit From Lean?
Episode 14
Lean is generally thought of as being for manufacturing. But how well does it work for other industries and non-manufacturing companies? (FAQ)
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03:51Episode 15
Build a Lean Infrastructure (Lean Lesson)
Episode 15
Creating a successful continuous improvement culture is challenging. Eliminate some of the obstacles by developing a Lean infrastructure that supports your CI efforts.
The stronger your Lean infrastructure is, the easier it is to use Lean tools and apply Lean philosophies.
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04:22Episode 16
Do Financial Incentives Work in Lean?
Episode 16
I've had several discussions about whether financial incentives work to improve performance of team members in a Lean organization. I answer that question in this video FAQ.
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Can a single department implement Lean on its own?
Episode 17
In this FAQ about continuous improvement, I look at whether a single department can effectively implement a Lean program on its own, if the company is not doing the same.
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12:35Episode 18
Principles and Values
Episode 18
Principles are natural laws of business and values are an organization's moral compass. The two work hand-in-hand to help a company chart its course.
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38:59Episode 19
Lean Overview (Training Module Video)
Episode 19
This video is a narrated PowerPoint presentation from our Lean Training System. It provides an overview of what Lean is, a brief history, why it is used, and a variety of other general information about the Lean philosophy of improvement.
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11 Common Misconceptions About Lean (Audio Article)
Episode 20
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17 Lessons I Learned from Japanese Consultants (Audio Article)
Episode 21
This audio article is developed from an entry in our reference guide, The Continuous Improvement Companion.
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05:49Episode 22
Better, Not Perfect (Audio Term)
Episode 22