Question

(1). What has to change and be implemented in order to create a Lean culture?
(2). How can we develop leadership skills in employees?

Answer 1

Ans) 1)A Lean culture includes the following key ingredients:

• The vision is clearly communicated.
• All employees are committed to continuous improvement.
• Standards, accountability and expectations are clearly stated.
• Change is constant.
• A teaming environment exists.
• Constant learning is the norm.
• Leaders lead people, not manage them.

- Five ways to promote a lean culture in your organization:
Focus on the customer.
Communicate a clear vision for the company.
Establish performance metrics and share them with everyone.
Provide Lean training.
Live Lean.

2)Employee development isn’t just the responsibility of the employee, but of the employer as well -- if not more so. Good managers strive to continuously groom their employees for future leadership roles. Doing so not only boosts employee engagement and productivity, but it makes employers’ lives a little easier, by making employee transitions into leadership roles as seamless as possible.

• Five strategies, vital to developing employee leadership skills, that will benefit employers and employees alike:
Encourage employees to network.
Act as a mentor (or assign one).
Provide opportunities for growth.
Maintain a feedback loop.
Lead by example.