Lean Transformation

Question 1

Why does Lean fail?

Answer 1

• Lack of top
  management attitude,
  and commitment
• Resistance of culture
  change
• Lack of leadership
  skills and supportive
  leadership
• Lack of employee
  engagement
• Lack of training and
  education
• Lack of resources
  (financial, technical,
  human, etc.)
• Poor communication
• Weak link between
  lean and strategic
  objectives
• Narrow view of lean
• Wrong selection of lean
  tools
• Backsliding to the old
  ways of working
• Lack of implementation
  know-how
• Regarding Lean as the “flavor-of-the-month”
• Failure of past Lean
  projects

Question 2

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Answer 2

“go and see for yourself”

• emphasizes the importance of directly observing processes and operations at the source to understand problems firsthand.
• Rather than relying on reports or assumptions, it encourages decision-makers to gather real-time, practical insights by visiting the site where the work happens
• ensures accurate problem-solving and continuous improvement.