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Best of LeanBlog.org: Practical Insights on Lean, Leadership, and Improvement

This curated archive highlights some of the most-read, most-cited, and most-discussed articles from LeanBlog.org. These posts reflect real-world lessons on Lean thinking, leadership, psychological safety, metrics, and continuous improvement—drawn from healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and service organizations.

Rather than promoting tools for their own sake, these articles focus on systems thinking, respect for people, and learning from mistakes. Topics include Lean leadership, problem solving, metrics that drive the wrong behavior, psychological safety at work, healthcare improvement, Toyota Production System principles, and common myths that hold organizations back.

If you’re new to Lean, this collection offers a grounded starting point. If you’re experienced, these articles revisit core ideas with nuance, evidence, and practical examples that still matter today.