{"id":10609,"date":"2019-05-16T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T17:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/?p=10609"},"modified":"2019-08-15T10:34:38","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T15:34:38","slug":"8-guiding-lean-principles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Guiding Lean Principles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10618 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-Guiding-Lean-Principles.jpg\" alt=\"Tour guide leading group of people\" width=\"934\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-Guiding-Lean-Principles.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8-Guiding-Lean-Principles-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Transformation is a necessary part of business. It helps companies ensure they provide value to the customer. Organizations have always explored new ways to transform the way they work, but it\u2019s only recently that many <a title=\"\" href=https:\/\/www.planview.com\/resources\/guide\/lean-principles-101\/ target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">started applying Lean principles<\/a>. And it\u2019s not by coincidence, either. Lean principles have <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturingglobal.com\/top-10\/top-10-lean-manufacturing-companies-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">helped many successful companies<\/a>, including Nike and Intel, create healthier, more sustainable production systems.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll look at the eight key Lean principles that helped Nike and <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixsigmadaily.com\/lean-philosophy-strategies-drive-success-for-mobile-device-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">countless other businesses drive success<\/a> across their entire organization. What\u2019s more, you can use these principles to guide you as you integrate Lean into your business strategy. That way, you\u2019re prepared to transform your business so that it meets the demands of a dynamic professional landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#1_Continuous_Improvement\" >1.\u00a0 Continuous Improvement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#2_Optimizing_the_Whole\" >2. Optimizing the Whole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#3_Eliminating_Waste\" >3. Eliminating Waste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#4_Building_Quality_In\" >4. Building Quality In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#5_Fast_Delivery\" >5. Fast Delivery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#6_Creating_Knowledge\" >6. Creating Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#7_Deferring_Commitment\" >7. Deferring Commitment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#8_Respecting_People\" >8. Respecting People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/8-guiding-lean-principles\/#Want_to_Learn_More\" >Want to Learn More?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Continuous_Improvement\"><\/span>1.\u00a0 Continuous Improvement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lean\u2019s primary purpose is to challenge the status quo. It\u2019s looking at the way your business currently does things and trying to find ways to improve.<\/p>\n<p>But what does continuous improvement really mean? A number of things.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, Lean was associated with reducing waste. Organizations that adopted the Lean approach, decades ago, would go through various purge sessions, cutting costs and people when necessary. But Lean is about constantly changing, and that means even Lean principles change over time.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Lean doesn\u2019t focus exclusively on reducing waste, as in people. These days, waste is defined as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long wait times between steps in a process.<\/li>\n<li>Context switching.<\/li>\n<li>Rework.<\/li>\n<li>Unnecessary planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Among other things that prevent organizations from working efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>As such, the goal of continuous improvement is to reduce the type of waste mentioned above, not people. That way, companies can maximize efficiency and improve their speed of value delivery. Organizations achieve this by committing themselves to learning and being open to new business philosophies.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s not all. Lean is also committed to adding value, because a large part of continuous improvement focuses on increasing value as well. This is also why Lean no longer prioritizes removing waste. Because when organizations add value, they create systems that are inherently more efficient.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Optimizing_the_Whole\"><\/span>2. Optimizing the Whole<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lean thinking also emphasizes the holistic improvement. Organizations are expected to continuously optimize their entire value stream, <em>not<\/em> individual teams and functions. The whole value stream is worth far greater than the sum of its parts, allowing organizations to gain more value from improving an entire system, rather than using resources to address a single cog in the machine.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations do this through a process known as <strong>value stream mapping<\/strong>. It\u2019s a Lean management technique that gives companies a visual representation of every step involved in producing an item, including its delivery it to the customer. You can learn more by reading our <a title=\"\" href=https:\/\/www.planview.com\/resources\/guide\/lean-principles-101\/what-is-value-stream-mapping\/ target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-depth article on value stream mapping<\/a> and how it\u2019s used to optimize delivery across an organization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Eliminating_Waste\"><\/span>3. Eliminating Waste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While reducing waste isn\u2019t the sole purpose of Lean management, it is an important part of Lean thinking. With that said, the definition of waste is slightly different under this philosophy. For starters, anything the customer wouldn\u2019t pay for is considered waste under the Lean approach. Everything from excessive work in process to time spent working on tasks that could\u2019ve been automated is considered waste under Lean. And it\u2019s leadership\u2019s job to eliminate any processes, practices, and activities that don\u2019t increase value for the customer.<a href=\"https:\/\/info.planview.com\/getting-started-with-lean-_ebook_lad_en_reg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Getting-Started-with-Lean-750x200.jpg\" alt=\"Getting Started with Lean eBook\" width=\"778\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Building_Quality_In\"><\/span>4. Building Quality In<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Lean managers talk about Building Quality In, they\u2019re referring to the concept of error-proofing their value stream. They do this through automation and standardization. Basically, this approach takes a look at all tedious, repetitive processes prone to human error and looks at ways to automate them. Or, at the very least, develop a series of procedures for workers to follow that reduces errors.<\/p>\n<p>While an essential Lean principle, Building Quality In is especially important for organizations scaling beyond their homegrown systems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fast_Delivery\"><\/span>5. Fast Delivery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most important Lean principles. The reason why Lean prioritizes fast delivery is because of the value that comes from feedback. Lean thinking believes that there\u2019s value in any experience where work reaches the customer.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s only the half of it. The other reason why Lean promotes fast delivery is because of feedback. The faster products reach the customer, the quicker your organization receives feedback on those products. You can then use that feedback to tweak and enhance your product, which feeds into Lean\u2019s core philosophy: striving for continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s more to promoting fast delivery than simply having workers rush through delivery. Managers need to optimize flow, so that teams don\u2019t become distracted and sidetracked. This is achieved by <a title=\"\" href=https:\/\/www.planview.com\/resources\/articles\/benefits-wip-limits\/ target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">limiting work in progress<\/a> so that teams are able to devote 100% of their attention to value delivery.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Creating_Knowledge\"><\/span>6. Creating Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This concept ties into the principle of Optimizing the Whole. Remember, the Lean method, at its core, focuses on ways you can improve your organization. And to drive that improvement, there must be an effort to learn more about production and management. As such, a Lean organization is an organization that values learning.<\/p>\n<p>For a Lean organization to succeed, they must create a company culture that prioritizes the acquisition on knowledge. This means building the infrastructure necessary to record and share knowledge in a way that helps everyone retain what they\u2019ve learned. For this to happen, companies must devote as much time to learning as they do to customer-delivered work. You can do this by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Giving teams time to reflect on their delivery, looking at what went well and what could\u2019ve been improved.<\/li>\n<li>Hold routine team meetings where workers can discuss, as well as, brainstorm solutions to any challenges they\u2019re facing.<\/li>\n<li>Cross-train your employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Following the three steps listed above will help you create a space for learning, while also empowering teams to work faster and add more value to your organization <em>and<\/em> your products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Deferring_Commitment\"><\/span>7. Deferring Commitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may seem counter-intuitive to adopt a noncommittal approach, but Deferring Commitment is an important Lean principle. The reason for this is that making decisions and commitments too far in advance can cause businesses to deliver out-of-date products, which takes away from the value and creates unnecessary waste. Because of this, businesses operating under Lean principles are urged to make decisions at the last responsible moment. That way, they\u2019re able to make informed decisions using relevant information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Respecting_People\"><\/span>8. Respecting People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, Lean organizations recognize the value created by their employees. It\u2019s their expertise and hands-on experience that ensures projects run smoothly. For this reason, Lean organizations respect their employees and create a workplace environment that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Empowers employees to do their best work.<\/li>\n<li>Is conducive to retaining employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is an important Lean principle for two reasons. First, when employees do their best work, they\u2019re constantly improving and <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/resources\/articles\/lean-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adding value to the organization<\/a>. Moreover, companies that respect employees tend to retain quality talent. This eliminates waste by keeping members of the team focused on creating value, rather than training new workers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_Learn_More\"><\/span>Want to Learn More?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By following the Lean principles in this post, you\u2019ll be well equipped to optimize your organization and keep up with the ever-changing professional landscape. If you\u2019d like to learn more about the benefits of Lean and how you can use it in your organization, download our ebook, <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/info.planview.com\/getting-started-with-lean-_ebook_lad_en_reg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cGetting Started with Lean.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.planview.com\/lad-buyers-guide-_guide_lad_en_reg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11028 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ultimate-Lean-Agile-Guide-750x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Lean and Agile Software Solution Buyer's Guide\" width=\"778\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ultimate-Lean-Agile-Guide-750x200.jpg 778w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ultimate-Lean-Agile-Guide-750x200-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ultimate-Lean-Agile-Guide-750x200-768x197.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ultimate-Lean-Agile-Guide-750x200-750x193.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transformation is a necessary part of business. It helps companies ensure they provide value to the customer. Organizations have always explored new ways to transform the way they work, but it\u2019s only recently that many started applying Lean principles. And it\u2019s not by coincidence, either. 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