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René Aernoudts offers guidelines for lean transformations

FeaturesApr 17, 2014

ARTICLE - This set of guidelines will help you to understand how to properly structure your lean transformation, keeping into account the entire organization as it tries to embrace and manage change.

Smalley and Ballé discuss the true spirit of lean thinking

FeaturesApr 8, 2014

Michael Ballé & Art Smalley

FEATURE - We talk about “changing our mindset” all the time, but do we really understand what this means in the context of our lean transformation? This two-part article tries to understand what the spirit of lean really is.

Michael Ballé on rewards and recognition in a lean company

FeaturesApr 3, 2014

Michael Ballé

FEATURE - The author addresses the ongoing debate on rewards and recognition, explaining how an optimal relationship between team members, team leaders and group leaders will influence motivation.

Using lean thinking to understand IT processes

FeaturesMar 24, 2014

Marie-Pia Ignace, Regis Medina, and Sandrine Olivencia

FEATURE - Lean thinking and agile have the power to make software development and IT processes less knotty, but before they can their relationship and prerogatives must be understood.

What do acupuncture and lean thinking have in common?

FeaturesMar 11, 2014

Marcus Chao

ARTICLE - Lean thinking draws inspiration from a variety of sources, sometimes the most unexpected. Ever wondered what acupuncture and lean have in common? Marcus Chao tells us.

Can a company be considered lean if improvements result in layoffs?

FeaturesJan 27, 2014

Michael Ballé

ARTICLE - Can a company be considered lean if its improvement efforts result in layoffs? The author answers this frequently asked question drawing from his own experience dealing with organizations.

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