International Examples of Lean in Healthcare

Chapter 12 Executive Leadership in Sustaining Lean Transformation

Kim Barnas

DOI: 10.4324/9780429346958-12

Contents

Aims

Introduction

Providing Organizational Leadership

Tools and Much More

Core Element Number One: Lean Methods and Systems Start at the Top and Are Rooted in Values, Principles, and Behaviors

Core Element Number Two: Effective Leadership, Lean Principles, and Tools Combined with a Lean Management System Become the Foundation for This Transformation

Core Element Number Three: Leaders Set Expectations of Behavior Change at Every Level of the Organization to Support and Sustain the Operating Improvements

Core Element Number Four: Educate the Board of Directors to Generate Long-Term Support for Organizational Change

Getting Results ...