A Public-Sector Journey to Lean - Kate McGovern

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Résumé :

Most Lean practitioners learn about the three Ms: muda (waste), mura (unevenness or variability), and muri (overburden), and beginners in Lean generally focus on the removal of muda.

The impact of muri is not as readily understood. It is extremely significant, however, for those working in government. Decisions on staffing levels and resource allocation are made by elected officials who are generally disconnected from daily operations. Short-sighted cost-cutting makes it difficult to deliver quality services as efficiently as possible. The mantra of do more with less creates ever-increasing muri.

In contrast to robust Lean programs in privately owned companies, efficiency initiatives are regularly cut from public-sector budgets. Antiquated systems remain in place, with too few workers to operate the existing processes. The debilitating impact of persistent muri brings burnout and turnover, perpetuating a vicious cycle.

Despite the muri, a dedicated cadre of public servants is hard at work using Lean techniques and principles to break down bureaucratic red tape and improve the quality of services at every level of government across the country. While the author incorporated examples of Lean initiatives in other states to give readers an idea of all the terrific work that is occurring, this book is really the story of one of those journeys.

Using the author's experience while working for the State of New Hampshire, you'll learn about the steps along the way. Each chapter tells a story of what they did, what they learned, and how the lessons can be applied. Annotated outlines of White, Yellow, and Green Belt programs, and the Lean for Leaders workshop, as well as two hypothetical scenarios that were used as training exercises are included. These approaches are not intended to be authoritative or prescriptive...

Biographie:

Introduction to Lean, Muda, and Muri. Chapter 1 Getting Started. Chapter 2 Follow the Yellow Belt Road. Chapter 3 You're the Night Shift. Chapter 4 Go for the Green Belt. Chapter 5 How to Get Away with Muda. Chapter 6 Six Sigma vs. Six Signatures and Six Weeks. Chapter 7 Lean for Leaders. Chapter 8 Run Government Like a Business. Chapter 9 Orange is the New Green. Chapter 10 Paths through Muri. Appendix A: Agenda for the White Belt program. Appendix B: Training Exercise for a Yellow Belt Class. Appendix C: Instructions for Facilitators Leading Projects in Yellow Belt Classes. Appendix D: Training Exercise for a Green Belt Class. Appendix E: Lean Training Programs.