course materials

1. Respond to these discussion post: Grow leaders who thoroughly
understand the wor
Respond to these discussion post:Grow leaders who thoroughly understand the work, live
the philosophy and teach it to others” What does this principle mean to you? How does it
apply to your organization.Putting the customer first – who is the customer? Describe and
give example of both internal and external customers?Toyota believes in seeing issues for
themselves? Explain why this is not what we experience in US companies? Or do
we?Reflecting on our performance is important. With every experience and issue our
ability to grow as a person and leader sets the “right” example in a lean environment.
Review how Toyota utilizes Principle 14.We know what we do, why do we need a map?
How does a value-stream map begin? What are the goals of developing the map? Once a
process is mapped and improved, should the new process be mapped? Why?What type of
leadership style is needed to implement lean? Change is good! But why is it so
challenging? What changes do you see at your organization that will aid in the success!