Using Kamishibai Boards to Strengthen Leader Standard Work and Layered Audits
- Leadership, Problem Solving
- March 23, 2026

If you’ve spent time in a Toyota-style Lean environment, you may have seen a simple board filled with colored cards hanging near the production area. This visual tool — the Kamishibai board — may look unassuming, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to build consistency, accountability, and engagement into Leader Standard Work
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On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Of course, no one writes these articles on these blogs for awards but occasionally you get recognition for your contributions. FeedSpot recently convened a panel to select the Top100 Leadership Blogs on the web. Chosen from the thousands of blogs on the web and ranked by relevancy, authority, social media
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Each March, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with shamrocks, parades, and a healthy dose of Irish cheer. But beyond the cultural festivities, the life of St. Patrick offers a surprising number of insights into Lean thinking and leadership. His story—rooted in resilience, purpose, and disciplined action—mirrors many principles that guide successful Lean transformations today.
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On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips. It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to help you along your journey. Another
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