Discover how to enhance office efficiency and reduce waste with lean techniques in this insightful discussion with lean expert Tim Schipper, author of Innovative Lean Development and The Highly Effective Office.
A new podcast episode of Innovative Lean Development was published on Jun 08, 2021 with the original title:
Incorporating Lean Techniques for Optimal Office Performance
Overview:
This episode features lean expert Tim Schipper discussing how to integrate lean methodologies in office environments. Key focus areas include reducing waste, optimizing workflows, and engaging teams to enhance overall business efficiency.
Core content:
- Utilizing lean principles for administrative processes to eliminate waste and improve performance.
- Identifying and reducing motion waste and unnecessary processing within the office.
- Employing value stream mapping to enhance office workflows and productivity.
- Strategies to involve team members in lean initiatives from the outset.
- Understanding the importance of exposing waste to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Using visuals for effective daily management and oversight.
Learnings:
- Learn how to apply lean methodologies specifically tailored for office settings.
- Discover techniques to streamline operations and eliminate redundancies in tasks.
- Understand the role of value stream maps in identifying areas for efficiency gains.
- Gain insights into ways to foster team engagement in lean practices from the start.
- Learn to visualize workflows for better management and process tracking.
The original content was published in English.