Chapter 22

Lean +QDIP, and Huddles*

Huddle Meetings and +QDIP Boards—Part of Visual Management

Visual management in the form of cell, focus factory, and business metric displays is critical to the sustaining the continuous improvement cycle and Gemba Walks. Metric displays and daily huddle meetings, at the gemba, help to observe, identify, and eliminate abnormalities. Metrics provide the quantitative data to drive behavior, assuming there is relevancy and genuine interest shown by business leadership. Huddle boards along with +QDIP boards are two great tools for visual management, communication, and—most importantly—continuous improvement.

Leadership Huddle Boards and Daily Huddle Characteristics

The five-to-ten-minute daily huddle is a great ...

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