“The Lean Lens” is a phrase I used repeatedly when writing my book The Lean CEO. What I found was that Lean thinking invariably offers a fresh view of virtually everything you throw at it, be that economic downturn, a quality crisis, or low employee engagement. Although the 28 CEOs I interviewed came to Lean from a variety of circumstances, seeing their challenges “through the Lean lens” invariably marked their turning points. This blog is dedicated to helping more people reach such “aha” moments.
Jacob
Stoller is a journalist, speaker, facilitator, and Shingo-Prize-winning author of The Lean CEO. His latest book, Productivity Reimagined, will be released by Wiley in October 2024. He has published hundreds of articles on technology and business management methods, and is known for demystifying complex topics for general business audiences. Jacob has delivered a variety of keynote speeches and learning events workshops in Canada, Europe, and the US, and authored reports, created training materials, and strategic corporate documents for clients such as Microsoft, Dell Computer, Staples, Pitney Bowes, International Data Corporation (IDC), CMA Canada, and the Conference Board of Canada.