tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865768815327716731.post899591785722427941..comments2024-03-01T00:44:55.120-05:00Comments on The Lean Insider: Is Support for Lean Only Lip Service?Michael Sinocchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00599950068521490710noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865768815327716731.post-11070694873820699672007-12-10T09:16:00.000-05:002007-12-10T09:16:00.000-05:00IMPORTED10/4/2006 3:31:48 PM Re: Is Support for Le...IMPORTED<BR/>10/4/2006 3:31:48 PM <BR/>Re: Is Support for Lean Only Lip Service?<BR/>By: systcraig<BR/><BR/>I am an optimist. Transitioning to Lean is difficult. Showing the proper support and commitent is no exception. Words can describe intent, but only actions can demonstrate commitment. I think top management has a hard time demonstrating their commitment. They often appear to be under enormous time pressure. There are many tactics that can be employed to make it easier for all levels of management to show commitment and support for their lean efforts. One powerful tactic is to implement a method designed to help prioritize and manage the numerous "projects" or Kaizen events in a "first-in, first-out" manner. For instance, Value Stream Mapping can result in numerous projects being identified. It can even qualify them based on their potential impact but it can't help determine how many of these projects are practical given the available resources. If too many projects are underway at one time, achieving less than desirable results as a consequence, it can be difficult for management to understand how to demonstrate support. Project Portfolio Management is an excellent way to control the number of projects effectively. Then everyone, including management can focus on project "finishes" rather than "work-in-process" by ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efforts are actually being completed before new projects or kaizens are undertaken. Management will then find it easier to issue positive reinforcement and to get involved with where people are struggling. There are many project portfolio management software products on the market that can help.Ralph Bernsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872065446489560244noreply@blogger.com