5S is probably the most common lean method applied. It is seemingly simple, progress is visual, and it involves everyone. However, the average lifespan of a 5S effort is a less than a year. This is worse than doing nothing at all. Getting the organization to put this much effort into something and then not sustain it sends the unintended message that their efforts were not valuable. It is disrespectful.
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Consistency for a Lean leader is a must. A trusted leader maintains a calm and collected demeanor, even under fire. Their staff are therefore more likely to approach with great ideas, as well as with legitimate concerns.
A trustworthy leader gets to know their employees, listens to their concerns, and responds in a meaningful way. No coddling them; a trustworthy leader expects their team members to perform their jobs professionally. But a trusted leader knows that no one is perfect.
Too many Leaders pretend or lack the real hands-on knowledge of LEAN and most leaders have never done or completed a project. A good to great leader invests time in getting to know the issues, expand their skills, and making participation a daily ritual.
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