Lean Process Creation Resources from 2022

Three process development mistakes to watch for…

Training wheels.  Do you remember them - that extra set of wheels attached to the rear axle of your first REAL bicycle?  They gave you just enough stability on the bike to get used to the concept, but eventually, they came off. 

My travels take me to a variety organizations. Whether a government body a small business or a multinational corporation they all have one thing in common. Everyone is busy. Very busy.

I like to ask groups, “where do most organizations start their lean efforts, and why?” The most common answer - “in operations, it is easy to see the work.”

In these columns we consistently stress how the A3 process enables collaboration, drives engagement and gets buy-in. In that vein, I wanted to take a minute to stir up some discussion on the actual act of engaging others: sharing your A3.