Lean and law: a map for process and progress
Not many lawyers would consider themselves masters of process. When lawyers talk about their work, they typically focus on ‘high-value’ activities such…
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Do we have to fail?
The value of going lean is easy to quantify: in forensically examining a firm experiencing problems, lean experts can identify what is going wrong and …
Simple is best
Read about:Karakuri and how tea relates to lean The idea of deselection Simplicity is the key to leanAs throwaway lines go, this one utter…
Developed a better process? Great, now the real work starts.
In this article, Ian asks one of their trainee lean practitioners to reflect on the challenges of implementing their first sustained lean improvement p…
Breaking through the lean wall with situational coaching
Read about:New ways of coaching and leadership training that will encourage engagement The roles of those in the organisation that need to be re…
Human lean– standardisation creating a talent hot bed
Consultant Mark Gregory returns to LMJ expounding the values of standardisation as a way of improving performance and living by the mantra of practice …
The ABCs of OAC and TPM
MCP Consultant Roy Davis returns to LMJ to explore the similarities and differences between OAC and TPM. The original premise of the article was meant…
Lessons from Mt. Stupid
LMJ editorial board member Joseph Paris returns to discuss the ideas of short term-ism in the business world over continuous improvement.The premie…
Lean’s future: toys or degrees?
Ian Machan discusses what the best ideas for developing lean are. Would we best served in investing in the future or seeking to better what we already …