INTERVIEW – A Brazilian pilot examines the parallels between aviation and Lean, explaining how the “dark cockpit” philosophy focuses a captain’s attention on abnormalities to improve prob…
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THE LONG READ – The author argues that Lean succeeds not because of its tools, but because of the attitudes that give meaning to customer focus, quality, flow, and kaizen. Words: Michael Ballé …
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MY AHA MOMENTS – The author recalls a lean transformation that stalled until leaders confronted the culture of blame in the company—a precondition for surfacing mistakes and improving processes. W…
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CASE STUDY – Our editor visits TEB, a social enterprise in Barcelona that’s relying on simple kaizen and a growing improvement culture to stay competitive and fulfil its all-important mission. Wor…
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FEATURE – In this new series based on his latest book What’s Lean?, Michael Ballé explains lean terms, from the most common to the least known, to uncover the meaning and thinking behind them. …
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INTERVIEW — In this Q&A, Michael presents his latest book—a glossary of lean terms that’s meant to challenge our long held beliefs about lean concepts, and to make it fun. Interviewee: Michael …
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FEATURE — Lean can work in one of the most difficult parts of the world—war-torn Somalia—and it can help you in challenging contexts, too. Words: Abdinoor Hassan with Andrew Parris Humanitarian…
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FEATURE – Learn how complacent leaders and poorly designed systems can compromise ethics, quality, and sustainability in healthcare organizations Words: Carlos Frederico Pinto First publishe…
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FEATURE – This student’s research confirms that lean efforts stall when culture lags. Case evidence shows fear, poor communication and top-down tools breed resistance, but participatory leadership fo…
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FEATURE – The author shares his thoughts about the thinking that informs Uri Levine’s book and explains why this is perfectly align with a lean mindset. Words: Juan David Ruiz I recently read F…
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