Continuous Flow
Lean East shares the benefits of trying to achieve continuous process flow – completing one piece at a time rather than batching. Reduce buffers to see problems!
Setting Objectives: Measure What Matters
Learn how to write SMART goals and the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) method of setting objectives from the book “Measure What Matters.”
Personal Kaizen: Good Habits
Learn the Lean East approach to developing new habits for Personal Kaizen. Major improvement will be realized by practicing the right habits for a few minutes every day.
Green and Clean: Servant Leadership
Stephen Covey’s “Green and Clean” story is an example of Servant Leadership. Includes 3 keys for Servant Leaders, Win-Win Agreements, and Lean applications.
TRIZ Inventive Problem Solving
Learn why some of the most innovative companies in the world use the 40 Principles of TRIZ for inventive problem solving.
The Business Case for Lean
Lean East clients experience increased profit and improved outcomes. Our business case for Lean thinking and Lean engagements includes five client examples.
The Difference Between Push and Pull
We define and explain the differences between push and pull in Lean Six Sigma, and why the goal is to “flow value at the pull of the customer.”
Develop Scientific Thinking with Lean Kata
Learn about the Lean Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata and how they develop new habits of scientific thinking to benefit your organization.
Maximize the Benefits of a Huddle Meeting
Do you have a daily huddle or scrum meeting for your team? We answer eight common questions to maximize the effectiveness of your huddle.
Allowing For Trial & Error
As the world becomes more complex, organizations must experiment to learn and grow. We share the Lean East improvement cycle and tips for leaders, on video!
