Lean Leadership & Kaizen

Question 1

Lean leadership in short

Answer 1

• The leader as a role model – we always start with ourselves
• The leader as builder of a learning organization
• The leader as teacher/trainer - the company’s values and
  principles, working methods…
• The leader as growing of employees
• The leader as guide
• The leader focuses on how we do things – Method / way of
  working / the process…
• The leader provides support and challenges - loves deviations …
  creates the conditions for continuous improvement
• Develop leaders within the company

Question 2

True North

Answer 2

1. Commit to self-development
2. Coach and develop others
3. Support daily kaizen
4. Create visions and align goals

Question 3

Shu-ha-ri

Answer 3

Shu Ha Ri represents the stages of mastery in leadership: Shu (learning the basics), Ha (breaking away and innovating), and Ri (mastering the art and adapting it independently).

• Intensive observation of “sensei” to provide guidance
• No answers, it provides the opportunity for the student to
  learn by having to struggle
• “On-the-job training” to get practice and feedback
• Constantly increasing challenges to increase the student’s
  skills and abilities

Question 4

Situational leadership

Answer 4

S1 = Directing
S2 = Coaching
S3 = supporting
S4 = Delegating

Question 5

Shu-ha-ri (lärandecykeln), vad orden betyder

Answer 5

Shu - to protect
ha - to break away
ri - freedom to create

Question 6

Kaizen (continuous improvement) är uppdelat i

Answer 6

Maintenance
Improvement

Question 7

Kaikaku

Answer 7

Major improvement project

Question 8

Kaizen event

Answer 8

minor improvement projects

Question 9

3P

Answer 9

Process - People - Purpose

Purpose - organizational direction and CI goals, balanced innovation & improvement

Process - culture of constant change, parallel participation structures, standardized processes and improvement methods

People - Training and career paths, IT support

Question 10

Gemba

Answer 10

the actual place

Question 11

What is “A3 problem-solving” in Lean, and how does it facilitate improvement?

Answer 11

A3 problem-solving is a structured approach that uses a single sheet of paper (A3 size) to document the problem, root cause analysis, and proposed solution, promoting clarity and collaboration in decision-making.

Question 12

How does “nemawashi” support decision-making in Lean organizations?

Answer 12

Nemawashi is the process of building consensus and involving all relevant stakeholders in decision-making before implementing changes, ensuring buy-in and smooth execution.

Question 13

What is the “5S” methodology, and how does it support Lean processes?

Answer 13

The 5S methodology—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain—helps create an organized, clean, and efficient workspace, reducing waste and improving safety and productivity.

Question 14

How does “poka-yoke” contribute to quality control in Lean systems?

Answer 14

Poka-yoke, or mistake-proofing, involves designing processes or tools that prevent errors from occurring or detect them immediately, ensuring defects are caught early and do not reach the customer.

Question 15

Minomi

Answer 15

in Lean refers to a method that focuses on improving material flow by reducing waste and enhancing efficiency in small, incremental steps.