I know the WSJ is making a joke and satirizing it, but here's a classic example of non-Lean management to share. How would a “Lean Dog” involve the sheep? :-)
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Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker who has worked in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups. He is author of the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, as well as The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen. His most recent book is the anthology Practicing Lean that benefits the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, where Mark is a board member. Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus. His latest book has been released as an "in-progress" book, titled Measures of Success.
With mint jelly.
The Lean Management Style in practice:
You see that hill over there? I am the general; you are the soldiers; I have determined that the hill is tactically important, so go capture it!