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18 October 2007 www.strategosinc.com
Success Factors for
Lean Implementation
Implementation of Lean has always been problematic. Failures and semi-failures abound; the reasons and
rationalizations numerous. Such a plethora of excuses, coupled with dissension, often points to more fundamental, overlooked and
missing success factors that may include:
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A Strategic
and Fundamental Approach
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Appreciation
for Lean's Systemic Nature
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Charismatic-Transformational Leadership
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Realistic
Planning
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A Framework
in Corporate Cultural
Lean implementation does not
fit a recipe or pre-determined formula. Every implementation is unique. In addition to
textbook knowledge, it requires insight and intuition; what the Germans call "fingerspitzengefuhl" (a feeling in
the fingers).
The
implementation pages on our
website provide insight (but not a formula). They
portray Lean Manufacturing's systemic nature, provide a Mental
Model, an approach to strategy, and help with action
plans.
This series was recently
published as a feature article in the United Kingdom's Institute of
Management Services Journal. It is now available as a
free download.
In future
Lean Briefings, I will expand on implementation and discuss how to use Kaizen Events to
formulate strategy. We will also address corporate culture for lean, how to
institute that culture as well as other important topics.
Best Regards,
Quarterman
Lee
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