With all the motivation in the world, individuals cannot make the change alone. Change requires individuals and organisations to think, act and perform differently. Applying authentic LEAN principles makes this happen.
Every Coiniston Cook LEAN transformation has respect for the individuals at its centre and provides the blueprint for you to take control of once we leave. We create a cycle of empowerment and change that you can maintain.
Yes, it is about redefining systems, streamlining and optimising them but essentially these are a byproduct. The primary objective of LEAN is to change the culture from within; by changing the beliefs, values and attitude of those in charge. If you are genuinely not willing to do this, any LEAN Transformation will have limited impact.
For LEAN to truly work, you need to develop functional, effective teams that buy into the processes and care about them.
To buy into them, they have to feel like they have been consulted and listened to.
The people who do the job are pivotal to any LEAN Transformation.
It is vital that leaders start a LEAN Transformation with an open-mind If they want to:
If you are doing the same management and LEAN training every 2-3 years, something is amiss.
– John Shook
If you want to move away from chaos and workplace dissatisfaction LEAN is the process you are looking for.
LEAN transformations and techniques are already well accepted and embedded in Asian workplace culture and one of the main reasons it is not accepted here or not implemented correctly (and therefore inefficient) is mindset.
“LEAN is a major culture or mindset change, particularly for Managers.”