In the ever-evolving landscape of organizational success, productivity and continuous improvement stand as critical pillars. These elements are not solely driven by advanced technologies or streamlined processes but are significantly influenced by the leadership approach and the culture set by the top management.
DetailsThe Five Roles Theory of Teaching is a Japanese concept that identifies five essential qualities for effective leadership. Learn more about this simple but long-standing leadership philosophy that came out of Japan.
DetailsTour report from our July 2023 Lean Japan Tour program which visited Tokyo, Inuyama and Ashikaga, hosting 16 lean professionals from across the globe.
DetailsNowadays, there are countless technological means available to organizations so that they can manage, carry out, follow up, and improve their processes at all levels. However, investment in technology does not always guarantee the success expected by the organization, or even worse, sometimes hinders its operations and development.
DetailsThe Japanese manufacturing sector has been making a positive contribution to Japan’s Covid-19 mass vaccination program. Find out how the sector applied its lean process management capabilities to help better manage the mass vaccination program to achieve a positive outcome in the public health sector.
DetailsJapan offers significant business opportunities. Having prior knowledge about the national and business culture can help improve your prospects for building successful long-term business relationships. Find out the two fundamental cultural concepts you should know before doing business with Japan.
DetailsSociety nowadays puts too much emphasis on the importance of being excellent. But, many of us are under too much pressure and some choose to be “mediocre” while others may even feel uncomfortable with the idea of pursuing excellence altogether. When leaders find themselves dealing with this type of thinking in promoting lean within their organization, how should they approach lean buy-in across their organization?
DetailsLean leader Akinori Hyodo delivered a commemorative seminar to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the founding of the Business Efficiency Association in Latvia on 7th April 2021, on the topic of how the lean leader motivates employees to sustain the lean journey.
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