How can lean survive a change in top management?
On The Lean Edge, an lean authors collaboration, questions are posed for us to pontificate on. The latest was:
How can lean survive a change in top management?
I respond with the following actions.
1. Develop at all levels of the organization.
2. Don’t stop or stall.
3. Have an on-boarding plan.
4. Engage HR early.
5. Engage the board of directors.
You can read my explanation of these points in Preparing for the inevitable change in leadership.
You can also see responses for Steve Spear and Jeff Liker.
How are you preparing for the inevitable change in leadership?