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Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and Leadership

Continuous Improvement and the Need to Improve LESS - Lean Insights from Chad Bareither

Dec 13, 2023
Chad Bareither, a change agent in the corporate world, discusses his new book 'Improve LESS' and the 'Focus and Align Framework'. Topics include Lean in the military, collaborative relationships in a lean supply chain, and the importance of focus and alignment in organizations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Organizations should prioritize and narrow down strategic objectives to a few key areas for effective progress and desired outcomes.
  • Reflection and learning from past projects and strategies are crucial for creating a culture of continual improvement and fostering ownership and accountability.

Deep dives

The Importance of Focusing on the Right Things

One of the main challenges organizations face is the tendency to take on too many projects and focus on too many goals. This lack of focus and alignment can hinder progress and prevent the achievement of desired outcomes. By prioritizing and narrowing down strategic objectives to a few key areas, organizations can mobilize efforts more effectively and make meaningful progress.

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