Comments on Lean Blog: "Doesnt Seem Lean..."

I'd rather that we only talk about things that mat...

2007-05-26T05:22:00.000-05:00

I'd rather that we only talk about things that matter and never have to use the word Lean.

Definitely not too nit picky.

Those of us who do Lean for a living get a little ...

2007-05-21T07:47:00.000-05:00

Those of us who do Lean for a living get a little sensitive to the misusage of the word "lean" sometimes, but I'd rather hear the word used wrong than not hear it at all - that provides a teaching opportunity for me, and clarification of the "grapevine" conversations that inevitably pop up throughout the organization. I've never been a big fan of the word "lean", but it's what we have, so we need to do our best to clarify it when we can.

I think the key point to emphasize is that lean is...

2007-05-20T19:40:00.000-05:00

I think the key point to emphasize is that lean is a relative term. It's a journey, not a destination. To say that this or that process is or isn't lean is to suggest that one can objectively become lean by checking the right boxes. It takes the emphasize away from gradual, continuous improvement, the heart of lean thinking.
(It's also a bit nit picky).