Theory of Constraints
“The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement” by Eli Goldratt. Learn how to use the Theory of Constraints to identify and eliminate process bottlenecks.
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.
Upstream: Solve Problems Before They Happen
Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath. Learn 3 Barriers to Overcome and 7 Key Questions for root cause analysis to prevent problems.
7 Habits for Highly Effective People
Revisiting The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Lean East revisits one of the most popular productivity books of all-time. Be proactive and seek first to understand!
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.
The Checklist Manifesto
Our Checklist Manifesto book summary. Learn about a simple and effective tool for getting tasks completed, getting them right – and saving lives!