by Lee Fried, on 10 May 2006 09:36 am
The Journey
Faster…
Since the day I first picked up the book the Toyota Way and began to learn the principles of TPS I have become impatient. Every day as I move through my organization I see waste, and incredible opportunity for the patients. I have days where I am often overcome with an incredible feeling of urgency that we need to improve faster and do it now. Maybe it all of the media reports about the uninsured and the “broken healthcare system.”
There is no doubt that we are making progress on our LEAN journey. Often leaders with long tenure in the organization tell me that they have never scene change happen so quickly. For me the challenge will be to harness my eagerness for change and turn into passion that others will follow as opposed to allowing frustration to get the better of me
on 11 May 2006 at 9:50 am 1.Ted Eytan said …
I agree. And patience is one of the most important parts of respect. Nemawashi is borne out of patience.