Womack’s Yokoten

How can we help others to apply what we learn at the gemba?

Lean ManagementMay 25, 2015

WOMACK'S YOKOTEN - Given the name of this column, it only makes sense to analyze the word yokoten. So, how can we effectively help others to apply what we learn at the gemba? What makes yokoten successful?

Womack on overcoming employee resistance to lean thinking

Lean ManagementApr 28, 2015

WOMACK'S YOKOTEN - Every practitioner has encountered employee resistance to lean at some point. Here's a few tips on how to win over naysayers and perhaps even turn them into some of your biggest supporters.