5 myths
how not to do Lean
- Myth 1 – Lean is a set of tool
- Myth 2 – Lean is a training
- Myth 3 – Lean is a faster work
- Myth 4 – Lean is a dedicated team
- Myth 5 – Lean is a project

Deviance (sociology), describes an action or behaviour that violates social norms, including formally enacted rules. The most common deviances are: alcoholism, drug addiction and crime.
Workplace deviances describes actions or behaviours that unfortunately DOES NOT VIOLATES established in business norm and values.
THE MOST COMMON DEVIANCES ARE:
95%
of top management and leaders are not aware of mission, vision & strategic targets
18%
people in poland are satisfied with their job*
>80%*
of processes have never been measured
>90%*
of leaders improvise at work
9 of 10*
transformation trials are no continued
* Source: Lean Strategy Audit, Leanpassion 2013-2016
Business deviance #1
LEAN strategy - step #1
Us and they – Silos
>95%
are not aware of mission, vision and strategic goals*
* Source: Lean Strategy Audit, Leanpassion 2013-2016.
understand the business context
100%
100% of top management believe, understand and support the business context*
Business deviance #2
LEAN strategy - step #2
People
coming
to chore-work
18%
people in Poland are satisfied with their job*
* Source: “State of The Global Workplace” report, The Gallup Organization 2013.
they are going to add value?
>80%
decide how processes should support the business context
Business deviance #3
LEAN strategy - step #3
Opinions instead of facts
>80%
processes have never been measured*
* Source: Lean Strategy Audit, Leanpassion 2013-2016.
% of Value Added
100%
of stakeholders agree on the current state*
Business deviance #4
LEAN strategy - step #4
Ego – Managers
>90%
leaders improvise at work*
* Source: Lean Strategy Audit, Leanpassion 2013-2016.
common goals, awareness, engagement
100%
leaders practice on the basis of Leadership 374*
Business deviance #5
LEAN strategy - step #5
Improvements disturb daily business activities
9 of 10
implementation trials are not continued*
* Source: Lean Strategy Audit, Leanpassion 2013-2016.
Work = Work + Thinking
80%
can’t wait until Monday not Friday
>95% top management and leaders are not aware of
mission, vision and strategic goals
18% people in Poland
are satisfied with their job*
>80% of processes
have never been measured
>90% of leaders
improvise at work
9 / 10 implementation trials
are not continued
Start with Why
Strategic reflection
Ask your people, how
they are going to add value
Recognize, what
what is adding value at the moment
Set up on
leadership standard
Create
problem solving system