A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean
bloggers from the month of September 2021. 
You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here.

Coaching
Problem Solvers at Toyota – Jon Miller expounds on how people at Toyota develop
problem solvers through coaching.

Your Problem Solving
Spectrum
– Jamie Flinchbaugh says that while there is a critical mass of problem solving
your job as a leader is to stretch the profile of your team.

Why ‘Pulling Out All the Stops’ is Very Bad Thing – Jeff Hajek explains this common expression about getting things done
should not stand in the way of problem solving and continuous improvement.

My First Lesson – Bruce Hamilton shares the
first lesson he learned from Hajime Oba when he started down his lean journey
at United Electric Controls.

Walt Disney — Lean Thinker and More on Walt Disney – Pascal Dennis shares why
Walt Disney was an early Lean pioneer and how that contributed to business
success.

How to Create Your Own Team Board Without Spending a Ton of Time or
Money – Johanna Rothman shares several steps you can
use to get started with your own team board.

How
to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement – John Knotts talks about the
importance of a CI culture and how to build one in your organization.

The
Value of Friction and Inefficiency – Kevin Meyer says working to become
more efficient is great, but recognize the value of some level of inefficiency
and friction.

How
Important Is Physical Presence on the Gemba?  Jon Miller says in this virtual age you can
not  replace the need to physically be
present in the Gemba.

How
Lean Can Help You Go Green – Gary Cundill and Rose Heathcote explain how to
use lean thinking and practices to create sustainable business practices.

Coach’s
Corner: How To Put People First Using Lean Practices – Katrina Appell expands
upon what it means and takes  to be a people
first leader.

3
Go-To Ways for Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement Anywhere – Kiyoshi
“Nate” Furuta says To reach a state of endless continuous
improvement, executives must lead the company in making a critical leap from
management-driven improvements to employee-driven improvements.

Ask
Art: How Do Improvements to Your Balance Sheet Drive Earnings? – Art Byrne explains
one place to start for significant improvement in financial performance is by
focusing and fixing your balance sheet.