Implementing Kaizen plans – VSM step eight
In this section, you will learn how to implement your Kaizen plans. This last step is also the shortest VSM method to describe but arguably the most critical step and the lengthiest activity – it lasts the value stream's lifetime. As with Agile, in Lean practices, we never stop our efforts to improve.
This VSM step is also the most difficult to implement. The reason for this is that many, if not most, people are naturally resistant to change. The success of the VSM team's Lean improvement recommendations depends on their ability to get folks to buy in across the organization. You must begin this step by addressing the issue of change.
Addressing the issue of change
Obtaining organizational buy-in to implement the VSM team's recommendations won't happen overnight. It's best to work with a highly motivated value stream team who willingly serve as innovators and early adopters in the organization...
