by Jamie Flinchbaugh, Lean Learning Center
My September column Leading Lean is now out for Assembly Magazine. Check it out here.
I talk about trends in lean. Lean evolves. We evolve. Two of main topics are the intense interest in lean accounting, and the slow-cooking progress of lean product development.
If you are interested in lean accounting, the 2nd Lean Accounting Summit is being held in Orlando in two weeks. Check it out.
About LeanBlog.org: Mark Graban is a consultant, author, and speaker in the “lean healthcare” methodology. Mark is author of the Shingo Award-winning book Lean Hospitals and the upcoming book Healthcare Kaizen. He is also the Chief Improvement Officer for the technology startup KaiNexus.
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I particularly agree with your ending comments:
“A mix of inside leadership with outside help and experience can be a powerful combination for achieving the continuous improvement you seek. Outsiders can not lead for you. They can only help. You must lead yourself.”
Balance is the key, I agree. A consultant can help, but don’t expect the consultant to “do lean” for you. As management, you can’t abdicate your responsibility to lead the organization through change. Don’t expect a consultant’s “change management” package to replace real leadership on your part. By paying a consultant, you’re getting advice and help — and maybe avoiding mistakes that the consultant made THEIR first time through lean.
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Well said, thank you Mark.
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