TL;DR: Lean transformation isn’t about copying Toyota’s tools. In this video, John Shook of the Lean Enterprise Institute explains why real Lean starts with a clear purpose (“true north”), develops people alongside processes, and requires leadership behaviors and management systems that fit each organization’s unique situation. In a new video released by the Lean Enterprise Institute, CEO John Shook talks about a “Lean transformation” model. He starts by explaining how “prescriptive implementation models” have been … Continue reading John Shook’s Lean Transformation Model: Why Lean Is More Than Tools