FAQ-General Continuous Improvement Questions
These video FAQs relate to general questions about continuous improvement topics.
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Do Financial Incentives Work in Lean?
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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How Many KPIs Should We Have? (FAQ)
Tracking metrics is an important part of Lean. Overdoing it, though, can cause bigger problems. Learn more about KPIs in this FAQ video.
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What is the origin of Lean?
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.
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Why are there so many Japanese terms in Lean? (FAQ)
Study Lean for any length of time, and you will come across an abundance of Japanese terms. I answer why that is in this short FAQ video.
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Why are there so many Lean specialties?
Over the last several years, there has been a rise in specialized branches of Lean. I answer why in this short FAQ video.
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Why is Lean often called a Journey?
You will often hear Lean efforts referred to as a journey. This FAQ talks about why.
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Is there value in Lean certification?
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.