{"id":549,"date":"2020-05-11T18:37:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T22:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10003\/?post_type=events&#038;p=549"},"modified":"2024-06-27T09:18:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T13:18:24","slug":"intro-to-lean-thinking-and-practice","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/events-training\/events\/intro-to-lean-thinking-and-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Intro to Lean Thinking &#038; Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<section class=\"tabs\">\n                    <div class=\"tabbed-container\">\n            <nav class=\"tabbed-navigation\" role=\"navigation\">\n                <ul>\n                                    \n                    \n                    <li title=\"Overview\" class=\" active\" data-tab=\"overview\">Overview<\/li>\n                                    \n                    \n                    <li title=\"Agenda\" class=\"\" data-tab=\"agenda\">Agenda<\/li>\n                                    \n     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data-content=\"overview\"  class=\"tab-content  active\">\n                    <div class=\"full-width\"><h3 class=\"section__heading\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW835909 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">his <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">in-depth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">, self-paced <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">learning experience <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">set you on a path <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">toward<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\"> adopting lean thinking and practice, an approach to managing work improvement to ensure your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">organization to creates the most value for your<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW835909 BCX0\">\u00a0customer while reducing waste by minimizing resources, time, energy, and effort.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"full-width\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to learning about the foundation and history of lean thinking and practice, y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ou&#8217;ll<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> get a clear definition of lean thinking and practice, a look at what it might look like in your workplace, and advice on how to begin applying it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Lean Transformation Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23772 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-1024x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-375x220.png 375w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-190x111.png 190w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023-600x352.png 600w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LTF_2023.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">With this go-at-your-own-pace online learning experience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">you\u2019ll<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\"> get an introduction to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">each element of the Lean Transformation Framework<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW168467017 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\"> (<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW168467017 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW168467017 BCX0\">LTF<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW168467017 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW168467017 BCX0\">)<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">, a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">proven systematic approach to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">achieving continuous improvement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\"> at every level, from executive-level strategy to frontline operations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">By understanding the LTF, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\"> not only understand the essential elements of lean thinking and practice. But <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">you\u2019ll<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW168467017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\"> also see how the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\"> various lean concepts, methods, and tools<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">fit<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">\u2014 and work \u2014 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168467017 BCX0\">together.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229773022 BCX0\">Lean thinking and practice <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229773022 BCX0\">help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229773022 BCX0\"> organizations become innovative and competitive, which <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229773022 BCX0\">ensures<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229773022 BCX0\"> they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229773022 BCX0\"> become sustainable.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"half-half columns\">\n\n                                \n                                                                        <div class=\"column text\">\n                                        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Narrated by John Shook, Toyota\u2019s first American manager in Japan, Senior Advisor of the Lean Enterprise Institute, and Chairman of the Lean Global Network, this learning experience guides you through a comprehensive description of lean thinking and practice\u2019s essential elements, with emphasis on practical, hands-on exercises. In addition to learning by doing, you\u2019ll engage with videos, PowerPoint presentations, articles, case examples, and book excerpts. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bio-john-shook.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                    \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"full-width\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The information and insight delivered in this learning experience will enable you to begin applying lean principles, practices, and tools to improve your and your company\u2019s work processes by providing you with the getting-started essentials. As you learn and practice them during the course, you will launch your never-ending journey toward creating perfect work processes and workplaces.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"video-wrapper\"><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to Lean Thinking &amp; Practice!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iBx6ZR_Nvjg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"full-width\"><h4 class=\"section__heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who Will Benefit?<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<div class=\"full-width\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individuals who aim to enhance their career prospects by adopting lean\/continuous improvement principles, practices, and mindset\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lean practitioners who feel they must fill in learning gaps or refresh their lean thinking and practice knowledge and skills\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leaders, from mid-level managers to top executives, who are trying to level up their team\u2019s knowledge of lean thinking and practice to speed progress, including continuous-improvement and human-resource leaders\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Course Goals <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover why the lean way of working is beneficial.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize what contributes to a lean enterprise.<\/li>\n<li>Gain motivation to learn how to put lean thinking into practice as an individual, team-member, and leader.<\/li>\n<li>Ground improvement efforts, problem-solving, and people development in the work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What Else Should I Know?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><b>Get a head start or supplement your online learning. <\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This ebook helps beginner and mid-stage Lean Thinkers gain a more comprehensive understanding of lean thinking and practice \u2014 and refreshes advanced practitioners\u2019 knowledge:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.lean.org\/understanding-lean-thinking-and-practice-fundamentals\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24709 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Understand_LTP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Understand_LTP.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Understand_LTP-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Understand_LTP-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Understand_LTP-375x188.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Understand_LTP-190x95.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, though no prerequisite training or reading is required, having familiarity with lean management basics will be helpful. We recommend the following books:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"half-half columns\">\n\n                                \n                                                                        <div class=\"column text\">\n                                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/store\/book\/kaizen-express\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8633 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kaizen-express-cover-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kaizen Express\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kaizen-express-cover-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kaizen-express-cover-190x285.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kaizen-express-cover-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kaizen-express-cover-375x563.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kaizen-express-cover.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/store\/book\/kaizen-express\/\"><strong>Kaizen Express<\/strong><\/a> by\u00a0Toshiko Narusawa\u00a0and\u00a0John Shook<!--more--><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                                        <div class=\"column text\">\n                                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/store\/book\/lean-lexicon-5th-edition\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8634 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lean-Lexicon-5th-edition-cover-228x300.png\" alt=\"Lean Lexicon 5th Edition\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lean-Lexicon-5th-edition-cover-228x300.png 228w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lean-Lexicon-5th-edition-cover-190x250.png 190w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lean-Lexicon-5th-edition-cover-150x198.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lean-Lexicon-5th-edition-cover-375x494.png 375w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lean-Lexicon-5th-edition-cover.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/store\/book\/lean-lexicon-5th-edition\/\">Lean Lexicon 5th Edition<\/a> <\/strong>by Lean Enterprise Institute<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                            <\/div>\n\n                        \n                \n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                                            <div data-content=\"agenda\"  class=\"tab-content \">\n                    <h3 class=\"section__heading\">Time Estimates Per Unit*<\/h3>\n<p>*Actual times may vary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023.png\" alt=\"INtro to Lean THinking Concept Map\" width=\"859\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023.png 859w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023-800x1024.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023-768x983.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023-150x192.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023-375x480.png 375w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023-190x243.png 190w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ILTP-concept-map2023-600x768.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/info.lean.org\/introduction-to-lean-thinking-and-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Intro to Lean Thinking and Practice Concept Map and share it with your manager.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"agenda\"><div class=\"lei-table\"><div class=\"row header\"><div class=\"cell\">Detailed Subject-Matter Information<\/div><div class=\"cell\">Estimated Time to Complete*<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">Pre-Work &amp; Reflection\n<br> \n\u2003 \u2003 Listen to the story about NUMMI&#8217;s experience.<\/div><div class=\"cell\">\t2 hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">I. Understand Value<br>\n\u2003 \u2003 Define Lean Thinking &amp; Practices<br>\n\u2003 \u2003 Identify and Differentiate Between Value and Waste<\/div><div class=\"cell\">4 hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">II. Define Work<\/div><div class=\"cell\">15 hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">III. Respect People<\/div><div class=\"cell\">2.5 hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">IV. Establish Management Systems and Lean Leader Behavior<\/div><div class=\"cell\">3.5 hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">V. Basic Thinking<\/div><div class=\"cell\">2 hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">Post-Work &amp; Reflection<\/div><div class=\"cell\">\t2 hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"cell\">Total<\/div><div class=\"cell\">~30 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                \n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                                            <div data-content=\"speakers\"  class=\"tab-content \">\n                    \n                        <div class=\"speaker-wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"title-wrap\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bio-john-shook-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bio-john-shook-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lean.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bio-john-shook-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"name\">\n                                    <h2>John Shook<\/h2>\n                                                                        <p class=\"title\">Senior Advisor, Lean Enterprise Institute<\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <p>John Shook learned about lean management while working for Toyota for 11 years in Japan and the U.S., helping it transfer production, engineering, and management systems from Japan to NUMMI and other operations around the world. While at Toyota&#8217;s headquarters, he became the company&#8217;s first American kacho (manager) in Japan. In the U.S., Shook joined [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                        <a class=\"link-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/about-lei\/senior-advisors-staff\/john-shook\/\">Read more about John Shook<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                \n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                                <a class=\"related-item light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lean.org\/events-training\/events\/lean-fundamentals-online-course-bundle\/\">\n                        <div>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\"><strong>Need to level set your team\u2019s lean knowledge and skills?<\/strong><br><br> Choose the <strong>Lean Fundamentals Enterprise Subscription<\/strong> and gain unlimited access for everyone in your organization to three foundational lean learning experiences.\u202f <\/p>\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Lean Fundamentals Bundle<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An introduction to the essential concepts of lean thinking and practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10294,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"7421,5318,7585,4282,4284,4376","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"event_type":[272],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - 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