Putting a Spotlight on Frontline Standard Work
In the pursuit of operational excellence, establishing and implementing consistent standard work at the frontline is crucial. Standards impact everything from operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and to safety and employee morale. When we talk about frontline standard work, we’re referring to the comprehensive set of procedures, practices, and guidelines that define how various tasks and […]
6 Essential Resources for Lean Skills Management
For those committed to continuous improvement, particularly in HR and operations roles, developing a Lean skills management program should be a priority. We’ve written extensively about skills management within a CI framework. So, in this article we’ve curated our top resources and their takeaways to help you make the most of your lean learning and […]
Standard Work: The Backbone of Operational Excellence
When it comes to operational efficiency and continuous improvement, ‘Standard Work’ is a fundamental principle. We’ve touched on Leader Standard Work previously; this concept is not just about maintaining consistency in leadership teams, it’s about creating a foundation for excellence, innovation and improvement for everyone. Understanding Standard Work Standard work refers to the documentation and […]
Digitizing Your Tier 2 Meetings
In this blog we delve into the transformative impact of digitization on Tier 2 meetings. We draw these insights from our webinar streamed live on Linkedin. You can watch the full version on demand – right here. Tier 2 meetings are the crucial link between strategic planning and frontline execution. As organisations grow the need […]
Embracing Lean Across All Functions for Operational Excellence
This article features takeaways from our recent webinar on embracing lean across all functions of an organisation. You can watch the webinar recording on-demand – right here. Efficiency and continuous improvement are not just goals; they are necessities for organizational survival. The principles of lean have transcended their manufacturing origins to become vital across all business […]
Lean Thinking is All About Discipline
Lean thinking requires discipline and an adherence to principles and processes. We discuss the structures needed to achieve significant change via Lean.
Building Effective Communication and Problem Solving Structures
The better we build we build our systems for communication and problem solving, the smoother our improvement processes (or any process really) will flow.
Implementing Lean Tier Meetings: Practical Steps for CI Initiatives
Lean tier meetings are key to improved engagement and collaboration with your workforce. We discuss the practical steps to implement them for CI success.
Create An Army of Problem Solvers With A Culture of Learning
In order to establish a culture of learning and improvement in your organisation it is fundamental that key activities are observed each day, every day.
Empowering Frontline Workers for Quality Improvement
In this article we turn the spotlight on quality improvement and how organisations can effect impactful change by empowering frontline workers.