Lean Roundup #151 –December 2021

A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of December 2021.  You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here.

Ask Art: How is Traditional Management Different from Lean Management? – Art Byrne discusses how Lean management differs from traditional management in delivering value to customers.

Continuous Improvement of Learning and Development – Jon Miller talks about learning and development in continuous improvement.

You’re My #1 Customer – Bruce Hamilton talks about superficial improvements that automate the waste of waiting rather than eliminating it.

Lean/TPS in the Public Service – Part 2 – What are the Obstacles? And Lean/TPS in the Public Service – Part 3 – Obstacles & Countermeasures? – Pascal Dennis discusses the obstacles and the countermeasures for adopting lean thinking in government.

How to Think About Breakthrough Objectives – Jon Miller suggests that breakthroughs should aim to address muri and mura, rather than muda directly.

Practice Congruence to Create an Effective Culture – Johanna Rothman discusses the role congruence plays in your culture.

Respect for People: Making the Job Easier for Workers - David Drickhamer talks about Lean practices and respect for people in construction industry with Turner Construction.

Ask Art: How Do You Create a Lean Culture? – Art Byrne discusses the entire process of Lean culture from his experience at Wiremold.