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Toyota has a saying, \u201cMaking things means making people.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many organizations aspire to some version of this principle. But how should leaders behave and invest to foster growth in their team members; how can organizations train effectively so employees are setup to be successful from day one; and how can managers coach to develop lasting problem-solving capability in their teams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our latest eBook, a curated collection of lean.org articles and videos, tackles these critical questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us at the\u00a02024 Lean Summit<\/a>\u00a0on March 19-20 in Carlsbad, CA, where \u201cShaping Tomorrow, Developing People\u201d will be our central theme. Connect with and learn from lean leaders on the pivotal role of people development in building a lean enterprise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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