When Can We Say We Are Lean, Part 2: Promise and Pitfalls of Maturity Models

Lean Myth No. 2: Lean Only Applies to Manufacturing

Don't believe it, say the hosts of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement. Waste is waste, regardless of where you see it. Healthcare, schools and city government are just a few of the many industries where lean and Six Sigma can and do make an impact.

Exploring Lean Myths—Myth 1: Lean Is Easier to Implement Outside of the United States

In this episode of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement, hosts John Dyer and Dr. Mohamed Saleh discuss cultural differences around the world and how those differences impact lean implementation strategies.

Has Your Lean Initiative Disconnected From Its Original Purpose? That's a Warning Sign

In this episode of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement, hosts John Dyer and Dr. Mohamed Saleh continue their exploration of symptoms that indicate an organization's continuous improvement efforts are going off the rails. Part 4 of the series.

The Progress Paradox: Warning Signs That Your Lean Initiative Is Going Off the Rails, Part 3

In this episode of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement, hosts John Dyer and Dr. Mohamed Saleh continue their discussion of common signals of a lean initiative headed for failure, focusing on the symptoms of shallow problem solving and centralized continuous improvement teams.

More Warning Signs That Your Lean Initiative Is Going Off the Rails

In this episode of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement, hosts John Dyer and Dr. Mohamed Saleh point to symptoms within your daily management system—specifically visual boards and leader standard work—that suggest your continuous improvement initiative is floundering.