In my 35yrs of consulting in Lean Systems I have experienced successes but also failures in implementing and sustaining a Lean Operating System (I define failure as making gains and sliding back or making gains and plateauing). My partner in the Lean Learning Center, Jamie Flichbaugh, and I … Continue reading
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Leading Lean and Lean Leadership Part 2
Comparing Lean and Leadership
Several years ago I developed, defined and taught what I called “Conflicting Pairs” Essentially pairs of Lean Leadership behaviors that on one side of the ledger were easier things to do and on the other side were more the right things to do. As I reflect, … Continue reading
Leading Lean versus Lean Leadership
Dual Role for Lean Transformation
I recognized, after a recent update to the website https://www.andycarlino.com/reflections-leading-lean/ , that more background might be helpful to better understand the distinction between “leading lean” and “lean leadership’. Before going any further, I want to clarify that this is not about one versus the other … Continue reading
In a Deep Sand
Lean Thinking Drives Lean Behavior
I recently had dinner in Amsterdam with a good friend and colleague who I consider one of the best management consultants I have had the opportunity to be associated with for many years. I always get some new insights when we chat but surprisingly … Continue reading