OK, this whole “Lean Meme” thing might seem really silly. I agree… but those of us doing work with Lean (in any industry) have serious jobs, so it's good to take some time to laugh.
Here are some of my favorites from the newly URL-ed LeanMemes.com site – either contest entries from readers (you can enter through Sept 13) or my own work.
Most of the early entries take a Lean spin on common internet memes. But, we're also seeing Lean luminaries (like Jim Womack and Bruce Hamilton) being incorporated into meme-like humor.
Lame Pun Racoon
LINK – thanks, Chad Walters
Lean Fonz
Good Job
Link – Thanks, Brian Buck
Extreme Makeover, Lean Edition
Link – By Mark Graban
We Need to Talk (Not About Breakfast)
Link – By Mark Graban
The Other Memes
There are more than 80 memes on the site and we're adding more. Visit www.LeanMemes.com for more fun
Copyright law is a bit murky with “meme” photos. In a way, it's all mild copyright infringement to use the photos (although it might fall under “parody.”) If you want to use any of the themes in presentations or in meetings to get a laugh, my suggestion is to give credit to the individual who came up with the words on the image and maybe give credit to www.LeanMemes.com.
If you like individual meme images on the site, please share them via social media or “+1” them for Google Plus.
I hope the memes can help educate people about real Lean concepts… or at least they are fun.
If you’re working to build a culture where people feel safe to speak up, solve problems, and improve every day, I’d be glad to help. Let’s talk about how to strengthen Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement in your organization.
i like the Lean Fonz by Chad..had to stop me for a sec in the picture before i understand where is the A..very clever..