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 2, Committing, is when the final decision to move forward with a continuous improvement oriented business management system is made.
Our Continuous Improvement Development System is principle driven. One of the Phase 2 principles is "Build Relationships".
You can learn more at https://www.velaction.com/build-relationships-principle/.
I am asked, on occasion, who the governing body of Lean is. I answer in this short FAQ video.
There are countless books on Lean out there. This video FAQ answers the question of where to start reading.
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.
Lean can be extremely effective for some companies, but how many actually achieve those great results?
Lean is generally thought of as being for manufacturing. But how well does it work for other industries and non-manufacturing companies? (FAQ)
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.
That structure keeps ...
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.
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.
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.
This audio article is developed from an entry in our reference guide, The Continuous Improvement Companion.
I am frequently asked about the origin of Lean. This FAQ answers that question, and it is not the answer you probably think it is.
In this video FAQ, I discuss how Lean and layoffs go together. Hint: They don't.
A Lean transformation can take some convincing. Learn a few keys to doing that in this short FAQ.
There are a lot of types of Lean certifications floating around from a lot of different organizations. This FAQ dives into whether they are worth the effort.
This video from my virtual consulting series discusses the first question I ask when working with a new potential client.
