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Michael Ballé introduces his new book Lead with Lean

Michael Ballé introduces his new book Lead with Lean

Michael Ballé
February 27, 2017

VIDEO - The author of Lean with Lean explains why he published a collection of papers rather than a business novel - his signature writing style - or a manual. Experience lean through the eyes of one of its greatest students... one a-ha moment at a time.


By: Michael Ballé, author, executive coach and co-founder of Institut Lean France



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Lead with Lean

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Michael Ballé is a lean author, executive coach and co-founder of the Institut Lean France

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Is radical quality possible in the tech industry?
September 8, 2021
Is radical quality possible in the tech industry?

FEATURE - The author explains how a recent book on radical quality improvement in manufacturing inspired him to initiate similar experiments in his software development firm.

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Centerlining: what it is and how it works
January 16, 2020
Centerlining: what it is and how it works

FEATURE – In this compelling read, the author explains how “centerlining” tools and settings can reduce variation in a process and avoid having to constantly seek adjustments à la McGyver.

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Changing our dealership to changes lives in the township
March 6, 2018
Changing our dealership to changes lives in the township

FEATURE – The principal of the Halfway Ottery dealership explains how their lean culture based on respect and improvement is not only changing the business, but transforming the lives of people in the townships.

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Different behaviors for different stages of a lean journey
April 9, 2018
Different behaviors for different stages of a lean journey

RESEARCH – Why do we struggle to identify the managerial behaviors that underpin different stages of a lean transformation? The author’s research looks into how we can be more situational in our leadership approach.

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