Progressive Lean: Strategy and Spread the Word: Part 4
Finally, you need to do some training for team leaders so that they are prepared for the next phase: Sort and Shine. So, there are two issues to consider: the content for the training itself and just who the team leaders will be.
The first issue is easily addressed: Just use the material I've provided here (see the link at the bottom of the post). Adjust the material as you need to. The only thing I ask is if you do use this material is that you mention my name. That's fair, isn't it?
You'll see that the material goes over the basics of agile manufacturing as well as the details of how to implement the Sort and Shine phase. There isn't enough detail there to allow you to lead the next phase but don't worry about that...we'll give you that knowledge through these posts.
As to who gets this training, that might be a tougher issue if you don't already have team leaders. By team leaders, I'm talking about operators who have a few additional responsibilities regarding communication to and coordination of a small group of other operators who work in the same area and/or do similar work. Where the span of control of supervisors isn't very wide, they can act as team leaders.
What if the span of control of supervisors is wide but you don't presently have team leaders? Or you have them in some areas but not others? My recommendation is that you develop the position. And, yes, I know....that can be a big deal. But It will provide benefits throughout the agile implementation and beyond.
Here are a couple of articles from another blog to help you along (the first article is a little heavy on the jargon, but you'll get the idea):
Role of the Team Leader
Team Leader As Focal Point
You'll read that team leaders have central responsibility for making the agile initiative successful. That responsibility starts with the next phase. You'll depend on them to plan and carry out most of the "on the floor" activities" of that phase.
Team Leader Training Materials for "Spread the Word"
The first issue is easily addressed: Just use the material I've provided here (see the link at the bottom of the post). Adjust the material as you need to. The only thing I ask is if you do use this material is that you mention my name. That's fair, isn't it?
You'll see that the material goes over the basics of agile manufacturing as well as the details of how to implement the Sort and Shine phase. There isn't enough detail there to allow you to lead the next phase but don't worry about that...we'll give you that knowledge through these posts.
As to who gets this training, that might be a tougher issue if you don't already have team leaders. By team leaders, I'm talking about operators who have a few additional responsibilities regarding communication to and coordination of a small group of other operators who work in the same area and/or do similar work. Where the span of control of supervisors isn't very wide, they can act as team leaders.
What if the span of control of supervisors is wide but you don't presently have team leaders? Or you have them in some areas but not others? My recommendation is that you develop the position. And, yes, I know....that can be a big deal. But It will provide benefits throughout the agile implementation and beyond.
Here are a couple of articles from another blog to help you along (the first article is a little heavy on the jargon, but you'll get the idea):
Role of the Team Leader
Team Leader As Focal Point
You'll read that team leaders have central responsibility for making the agile initiative successful. That responsibility starts with the next phase. You'll depend on them to plan and carry out most of the "on the floor" activities" of that phase.
Team Leader Training Materials for "Spread the Word"
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