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PPP 472 | Why Lean Matters--and What You Need to Know, with Toyota Veteran Mark Reich

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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From Words to Workflow: A Lean Journey

This chapter chronicles the speaker's unexpected transition from an English writing degree to a career in lean management at Toyota. It explores the principles of the Toyota Production System and Hoshin Kanri, illustrating their significance in quality management and strategic alignment within organizations. The discussion urges leaders to focus on actionable objectives rather than merely tools, emphasizing the need for clear frameworks to connect organizational vision with practical outcomes.

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