Friday, August 13, 2010

The Behaviors of Lean

It has been a while since I've posted in this space.  The inactivity is not because there's a problem or that I'm not learning anything about Lean. 
 
Rather, I have not been able to put a mental handle on just what I have been Learning About Lean.  And with nothing clear-headed to say, I chose to simply say nothing. 
 
There are a lot of great sources out there to discuss the tools and methods of Lean.  We've now been implementing these tools for 6+ years in my current role and it has been and continues to be a blast.  I don't see much reason now to try to add to those who are way better than me in describing tools.
 
Yet, Lean is more than tools...it represents a way of thinking, a way of viewing the often-chaotic world of business.  Ultimately, it is about the actions one chooses to take in a variety of situations.  Do the actions make sense?  Are they reasonably consistent over time?  Does the leader demonstrate those actions clearly for those with whom he/she works?
 
In short, a lot of Lean is about behavior.
 
I've been observing more closely those behaviors over the past year or so.  Yet, only recently have I sensed a framework for describing what I see, behaviorally.
 
So I'll be writing about these observations in this space.  As it has been in the history of this blog, the writing is a work-in-progress, a way I try to explain to myself just what I am sensing.  If you enjoy coming along for the ride, so much the better. 
 
Keep on learning.
 
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3 comments:

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George said...

I would like to suggest that there is still much to learn, or adapt, about Lean.
I was hoping you could take a look at my recent Productivity Press effort. See http://www.amazon.com/Far-Factory-Lean-Information-Age/dp/1420094564/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282749831&sr=8-1
As you can see from the reviews and endorsements some people think there is new and refreshing material here.
Of course, I would love it if you could mention it in your blog. I would also be happy to contribute a guest post or two on the contents. I know that blogs are hungry things and need to be fed.
Regards,
George

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