by Lee Fried, on 04 Feb 2007 11:30 am
The Journey
Quote of the Week
Even though tomorrow is a Monday I can’t remember a time when I was more excited about going to work. Why? Tomorrow marks the start of our cross-functional improvement efforts in the Model Line. For months we have been diving deep into the data of the operations areas and have slowly constructed a vision for a future state organized around value streams. It has been painstaking work that has required an incredible amount of discipline for the team. Most of us are used to doing and not planning. Yet, this time the changes are so transformational we knew that the upfront efforts needed to be invested in making sure that we understood all of the details. We now have an eight month implementation blueprint designed that includes more then a dozen RPIWs and many more improvement efforts. Tomorrow we will conduct a five day RPIW focused on improving flow, leveling and FTQ within the most upstream section of our value stream. What better way to mark the beginning but with an inspirational quote?
“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult undertaking which, more than anything else, will determine its successful outcome.”–William James
on 08 Feb 2007 at 8:35 am 1.Jeanne said …
I am fascinated by your work and mighty impressed with your candorin writing about it. I’d love to be invited to your shop and get the full impact of what you’re endeavoring to do. My hat is off to you, do not be discouraged. This is the very thing we must do to shift the paradigm of how we conceive, produce and consume healthcare! Bravo.
JV
on 09 Feb 2007 at 1:32 pm 2.Lee Fried said …
Hi Jeanne,
Thank you for your words of encouragement. If you are in the Seattle area let me know and we can find some time.
best,
Lee