ABSTRACT
In a time when the world has grown so small that our competition both knows us well and at times is us, leaders must keep their ears to the ground, listening for every little nuance and change in the tools available to stay combat ready. How can we be our own competition? You might want to know why us. Combat ready? Oh, those in executive leadership will recognize the analogy, as they are the ones leading the risk analysis, checking the intelligence reports and realigning resources and priorities to head off the next attack across the global landscape. Lean is a tool which, while not new to the tool bag, is enjoying a resurgence as Western organizations take notice of the operational efficiencies enjoyed by practitioners.
