Lean Focused to Lean culture

I've been contemplating the transition from a lean focus to a lean culture, and I'd love some guidance on this. Here are my thoughts:

First, we must standardize our current processes. It's crucial that everyone performs the process the same way every time. Stabilizing our processes is the foundation for achieving sustained gains from our improvements. Ryan Tierney, in the Lean Made Simple podcast, said, "Without standardization, change is just another form of variation." This resonates deeply with me.

Second, we need to invest in training. Our people must learn how to identify waste and understand the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. By teaching them to make changes scientifically, we empower them to drive continuous improvement.

Lastly, and most importantly, we should start each day with improvement time. This encourages our team to think about what they can improve during their commute, rather than just focusing on completing tasks. This sets the tone for the day and gets us focused on improvement from the start.

To bridge the gap from lean focus to lean culture, what additional steps should we consider? How can we further inspire and develop our team to embody these principles daily?

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