Many companies attempting to go Lean, focus on the tools, training and implementing some “systems”. But mostly they focus on training.
Some go as far as setting training targets for a population of employees, also most of the time leaving leadership out of it.
We had the opportunity to move from such approach to actually doing continuous improvement, therefore learn by doing.
Classroom training is not a solution. We bring to the table the approach driven by Taichi Ohno’s precepts:
1. You are a cost, first reduce waste.
2. First say: “I can do it.” And try before everything.
3. The workplace is a teacher. You can find answers only in the workplace
4. Do anything immediately. Starting something right now is the only way to win.
5. Once you start something, persevere with it. Do not give up until you finish it.
6. Explain difficult things in an easy-to-understand manner. Repeat things that are easy to understand.
7. Waste is hidden. Do not hide it! Make problems visible.
8. Valueless motions are equal to shortening one’s life.
9. Re-improve what was improved for further improvement.
10. Wisdom is given equally to everybody. The point is whether one can exercise it.
Want to learn how to move from talking to doing?
