Interviews

Lean learning, reinvented

InterviewsMay 3, 2022

David Marriott, Dave Brunt and Sarah Gregory

INTERVIEW – From hospitals to start-ups, lean principles have been applied far beyond their origins at Toyota. This article discusses how lean can be applied to learning – specifically, how we can apply lean learning to learning lean.

Lean and the digitization of Benin’s public administration

InterviewsApr 5, 2022

Ornella Diane Semondji

INTERVIEW – In today’s Q&A, we learn how Lean Thinking is supporting the digital transformation of the public administration of the African country of Benin.

Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable

HalfwayFeb 3, 2022

Sharon Visser

INTERVIEW – Our editor chats with Lean Houses for Dragons author Sharon Visser. They discuss her book, what fear can do to a transformation and the power of storytelling.

There are two Ps in LPPD

InterviewsJan 24, 2022

Matt Zayko and Eric Ethington

INTERVIEW – The authors of the new book The Power of Process debunk some of the most common myths about lean process development.

A deep dive into the Lean Transformation Framework

InterviewsNov 18, 2021

Dave Brunt

INTERVIEW – The Lean Transformation Framework has become a reference for many organizations around the world. In this Q&A, Dave Brunt discusses its impact and tells us what LTF content will be available at the Lean Global Connection.

Lean healthcare around the globe

InterviewsNov 15, 2021

Flávio Battaglia

INTERVIEW – With the Lean Global Connection just two weeks away, we learn more about the lean healthcare content available to attendees.

Having fun with lean

InterviewsNov 8, 2021

René Aernoudts

INTERVIEW – As the Lean Global Connection approaches, we learn more about one of the sessions attendees will be able to enjoy and how a game can make lean learning fun.

A chat with Furuta-san

InterviewsOct 28, 2021

Kiyoshi "Nate" Furuta

INTERVIEW – PL meets the author of the recently published book Welcome Problems, Find Success, who discusses bringing lean to different cultures and changing managerial behaviors.

Introducing the Lean Global Connection

InterviewsOct 25, 2021

John Shook

VIDEO INTERVIEW - In this conversation with our editor, John Shook discusses Lean Thinking post-pandemic and its role tackling large-scale problems, and introduces an upcoming free event you don't want to miss.

Reflecting on Nate Furuta’s legacy

InterviewsOct 7, 2021

Mark Reich

INTERVIEW – Looking back at the time he spent at Toyota, Mark Reich reflects on his experience working with Nate Furuta and on his legacy exporting Toyota cultures around the world.

A chat with Nomura-san

InterviewsJul 22, 2021

Toshiko Narusawa

INTERVIEW – Following his 10 years at Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) teaching his Dantotsu method for radical quality improvement, Sadao Nomura spoke to Japanese magazine Kojo Kanri (Factory Management).

How Dantotsu helped us to radically improve our quality

InterviewsJul 8, 2021

Stefano Cortiglioni

INTERVIEW – The former executive of the Toyota Material Handling plant in Italy reflects on how Sadao Nomura’s “Dantotsu” method helped them to drastically improve quality.

Creating front-line leaders to solve problems at Nestlé

InterviewsMar 22, 2021

Maria Fernanda Avellaneda and Fabio França

INTERVIEW – In this Q&A, we learn how the Technical & Production (T&P) area of Nestlé Colombia Ecuador is using lean and Art Smalley’s four types of problems framework to bring leadership closer to the gemba.

A lean view on… politics

InterviewsFeb 22, 2021

Michael Ballé

INTERVIEW – In another interview in our series that looks at global events from a lean perspective, we discuss politics, the challenges to democracy and the phenomenon of populism.

Awakening

InterviewsFeb 8, 2021

Josh Howell

INTERVIEW – The extraordinary events of the past year have encouraged lean organizations around the world to ask deeper questions about purpose and value creation, says Josh Howell.

A lean view on… the fight against climate change

InterviewsOct 15, 2020

Michael Ballé

INTERVIEW – What is the contribution of Lean Thinking to the battle against climate change? Michael Ballé discusses the Toyota approach to sustainability and what it takes to push "green" to the top of the business agenda.

A better way to learn lean

InterviewsOct 8, 2020

Dave Brunt

INTERVIEW – The Lean Enterprise Academy just launched the Lean Learning Journey, an online platform from which practitioners can pull the practical knowledge they need in their lean transformation.

A lean view on… the media

InterviewsSep 28, 2020

Michael Ballé

INTERVIEW – If we truly believe lean can change society, then we should use it as a lens through which to look into different aspects of our lives – even when those associations are hard to make. This month, we discuss the world of media.

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Interviews

Lean learning, reinvented

Lean and the digitization of Benin’s public administration

Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable

There are two Ps in LPPD

A deep dive into the Lean Transformation Framework

Lean healthcare around the globe

Having fun with lean

A chat with Furuta-san

Introducing the Lean Global Connection

Reflecting on Nate Furuta’s legacy

A chat with Nomura-san

How Dantotsu helped us to radically improve our quality

Creating front-line leaders to solve problems at Nestlé

A lean view on… politics

Awakening

A better way to learn lean