Introduction

DOI: 10.4324/9781003372691-1

Lean process improvement principles and techniques entered the public sector after decades of proven effectiveness in private industry with the same transformative potential. A robust lean program can improve services, boost employee morale, and free up previously underutilized capacity. The powerful combination of Lean and Toyota Kata in a culture of continuous improvement can enable operational excellence throughout our public sector. A sustained results-driven administration then becomes the platform from which great things can be accomplished.

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