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!
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!
Are you a “Super Nurse” on your Team?
People who save the day and rescue a team from disaster are priceless, but having people fill this role can also lead to three problems you need to address.
Lean and Agile – Ideas that Work Together
Five similarities between Lean and Agile Methodologies & exploration of the ways we use both to reach your Team’s Improvement Goals.
8 Lean Wastes: Transportation vs Motion
Learn the difference between the Lean wastes of Motion and Transportation (with examples) and how to eliminate these wastes from your processes.
Developing High-Performing Organizations (HPOs)
Lean East develops high performing organizations (HPOs) using Lean Six Sigma methods by focusing in three areas: People, Processes, and Performance. Learn more.
The Toyota Way Management Principles
A summary of The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World’s Greatest Manufacturer. How many of these principles are you following?
Selecting a Lean Project
How should an organization new to Lean thinking select a good initial Lean project? Click here for our project selection matrix with eight things to consider.
Understanding Key Performance Indicators
Establishing a Balanced Scorecard of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) supports improvement. KPIs exist for every process and team; have you identified yours?
Juggling Elephants and Easily Getting Things Done
Do the competing demands of daily life feel like they are trying to squash you? Become the ringmaster of your life and schedule based upon your roles.