Discover how Anna Tagliapietra blends design thinking with Lean methodologies, utilizing micro structures to enhance engagement and idea generation in improvement projects.
A new podcast episode of Anna Tagliapietra was published on Jan 18, 2022, with the original title:
Design Thinking in Lean: Exploring Micro Structures
Overview:
In this episode, Anna Tagliapietra discusses the integration of design thinking in Lean methodologies and how micro structures can enhance collaboration and idea generation during improvement projects. She draws on her extensive experience to share practical insights.
Core content:
- Anna Tagliapietra combines design thinking with conventional Lean methodologies, introducing micro structures for effective collaboration.
- Understanding what micro structures are and their application in Kaizen events to boost participation and creativity.
- The benefits of techniques like silent voting and the role of liberating structures in Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Insights into ecocycle planning and the significance of time boxing for efficient project management.
- An exploration of how various structures foster teamwork and innovation in business processes.
Learnings:
- Learn how to effectively implement micro structures in Lean projects to improve idea generation and team dynamics.
- Discover the importance of silent voting and liberating structures to enhance decision-making during group events.
- Gain insights into practical applications like ecocycle planning and time boxing in project management.
- Understand the purpose-to-practice method and how to apply it in organizational settings.
- Explore how combining design approaches with Lean can lead to better outcomes in process improvement initiatives.
The original content was published in English.
