Lean transformations

Lean transformations: failure and misconceptions

FeaturesApr 29, 2022

FEATURE – Drawing inspiration from his research into the causes of failure of transformations, the author discusses how these can directly be linked to the most common misconceptions on Lean Thinking.

Lean ain’t fishy

Case studiesMar 21, 2022

Eivind Reke & Marcin Gaarden

CASE STUDY – This Norwegian firm learned that allowing every person and area to move up their own lean learning curve can steer the business away from fire-fighting and towards more strategic thinking.

‘Fruitful’ lean work

Case studiesJan 31, 2022

Rodrigo Herrera with Marcelo Pinto

CASE STUDY – This Chilean agrobusiness company achieved great results in a very short time by applying lean to standardize its processes and improve its productivity. They are now berry fond of the methodology.

Lean Houses for Dragons

FeaturesDec 9, 2021

Sharon Visser

FEATURE – As her new book comes out, the author discusses how it is people who breathe life into an organization and how much a leader’s behavior can influence them.

A story of caring leadership and creativity

FeaturesNov 29, 2021

Terry O'Donoghue

FEATURE – A leader’s creativity and care for her people can lead to extraordinary results even in the most challenging of environments. As the latest LGN book comes out, the author reflects on one of the most impressive lean transformations you will come across.

Lean around the clock

FeaturesNov 25, 2021

John Shook

FEATURE – With one of the biggest lean events of the year just four days away, John Shook tells you why you should participate and what you can expect.

It’s the pebble in our shoe that wears us down

FeaturesNov 22, 2021

Sharon Visser

FEATURE – We assume that what holds our transformations back is the lack of high-price resources, but more often than not it is the simplest of items.

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.

Transforming our way of managing using lean

Case studiesNov 4, 2021

The Bolivar construction team

CASE STUDY – The turning point in this Colombian construction company’s transformation came when they started to embrace lean as a culture rather than just a set of tools.

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.

What to do when the fire is out?

Case studiesOct 14, 2021

Oriol Perez, David Llovich and Daniel Villanueva

CASE STUDY – This packaging company in Catalonia has been able to cleverly balance the resolution of urgent problems and the advancement of the lean transformation. But what to do when the burning platform is no more?

Lean and agile, how they interact

FeaturesSep 2, 2021

The LIB digital team

FEATURE – This article explains how Lean Thinking and the agile method can strengthen and optimize our digital transformation efforts.

Deep dive in a lean digital company #6

FeaturesAug 30, 2021

Catherine Chabiron

FEATURE – In the final article of her series, the author spends a day with Theodo’s CEO and co-founder to learn how lean informs its strategy and vision.

Building lean into our strategy

Case studiesAug 19, 2021

Deisa Conegundes, Flavio Picchi & Renato Mariz

CASE STUDY – Brazil-based construction company Andrade Gutierrez has been able to sustain its transformation by consistently developing internal capabilities and making Lean Thinking its strategy.

Reinventing reimbursement

Case studiesJul 26, 2021

Tatiana Ferreira, Selma Souza and Luciana Gomes

CASE STUDY – The reimbursement department of the largest independent insurance company in Brazil has brought together lean and digitalization to improve its service to customers.

What is a real lean transformation?

FeaturesJun 24, 2021

Michael Ballé & Alejandro Garcia-Mella

FEATURE – Looking at successful journeys, the authors explain why a true lean transformation requires a chain of mentoring in TPS to fulfil the promise of each person’s individual learning.

Troublesome problems and threshold concepts

FeaturesMay 24, 2021

Michael Ballé

FEATURE – Looking back on the lean journeys he's seen firsthand, the author concludes that a true lean transformation occurs when you establish lines of mentoring to the Thinking People System.

An authentic blueprint

FeaturesMar 25, 2021

Sharon Visser

FEATURE – The lean house can be seen as a blueprint for a transformation. But what happens when CEO or other senior leaders are not aligned with the vision expressed in the roof?

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Lean transformations

Lean transformations: failure and misconceptions

Lean ain’t fishy

‘Fruitful’ lean work

Lean Houses for Dragons

A story of caring leadership and creativity

Lean around the clock

It’s the pebble in our shoe that wears us down

A deep dive into the Lean Transformation Framework

Transforming our way of managing using lean

Introducing the Lean Global Connection

What to do when the fire is out?

Lean and agile, how they interact

Deep dive in a lean digital company #6

Building lean into our strategy

Reinventing reimbursement

What is a real lean transformation?

Troublesome problems and threshold concepts

An authentic blueprint