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Myths About Lean

Lean is not:

  • Just focused on systems thinking or KPIs
 - people development is at the heart of it
 
  • A cost cutting exercise
 - releases resources to add value to customers
 
  • Selecting specific tools to drive change
 - it's a holistic approach to drive continuous improvement
 
  • Just for the shop floor or for manufacturing
 - it thrives in all sectors and disciplines
 
  • Something done to middle managers & front line staff
 - Senior Leadership commitment & involvement is critical
 
  • A system to exploit workers
 - it enhances engagement and values opinion
 
  • Just waste reduction
 - it's about enabling positive growth
 
  • Business Process Re-engineering or IT solutions
 - people, culture & creativity are at it's core
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