ABSTRACT
This will be a detailed, yet flexible plan to implement Lean across the company. Think about whether you really have the support of upper management. Make sure you are honest with yourself. If the majority of the members of the steering committee are not highly committed, and one of them must be the president, then you will need to approach Lean in a different way. Understanding that there is more than one approach, it should go something like this:
• Get a Lean leader • Establish a Lean steering committee • Establish a Lean resource plan-Lean team • Establish and communicate the Lean Vision to the company • Develop the roll-out plan • Implement the plan • Implement relentless improvement • Move to advanced Lean practices
Get a Lean Leader
The Lean leader must have a combination of both technical skills with regard to the Lean body of knowledge and people skills. He or she must have solid leadership skills. Implicit in implementing Lean is leading change. This will require skill. It will be challenging, yet rewarding. At times, it may be grueling, yet fulfilling. technical skills alone will not work. Have the Lean leader complete a Lean assessment immediately. There are
several online assessments available. Select one and go. It will be a good discussion medium with the Steering Committee.
