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1 the lean influencer s mantra influencing the understanding of lean adopters philosophy, forces & dynamics (C) Influence Contact: Siraj@Influencecorp.Com ( )

2 today today s goal = influence the team s appreciation of the philosophy, forces and dynamics of lean adoption philosophy of lean process improvement. forces influencing lean process improvement. dynamics influencing the success of the initiative.

3 mantra what is the mantra for the Lean Influencing team? mantra = man + tra = mind + liberation and this moment here and now. the Lean Influencing team wants to be there a moment before the entire organization. in fact, every moment is an opportunity to succeed or fail at process improvement.

4 introduction SIRAJ - process improvement influencer, observer and student

5 Intro to Siraj 19 years experience with process improvement consulting and coaching. excellent track record of coaching leaders and teams on process improvement (Kanban, Agile, Scrum, CMMI, SOX) broad and deep (varied domain / functional) experience.

6 elemica lean coach - product development

7 shoretel lean agile coach - business and technology initiatives

8 winn dixie process coach for business and technology initiatives

9 winn dixie agile coach for pmo - business and technology initiatives

10 Hakuna Matata Process and Team Coach

11 philosophy the philosophy of agile adoption

12 respect all process improvement styles and techniques are about respect for humanity. and respect for the forces. and respect for team dynamics.

13 dynamics team dynamics that enable success of the process improvement initiative

14 continuous nature s own continuous improvement is our guide. it is almost as if continuously improving processes is the only aim of process improvement. every day is a new day for process improvement. it is the journey and the destination.

15 clean slate the no-baggage policy of the agile influencer clean slate adds to the commitment to each team member and creates the emotional heartbeat of the team.

16 flexibility rigidity is the enemy!! create a team that can have learning conversations, share differences, withstand stress and yet unite and move forward authentically!!

17 visibility the processes that become visible provide best candidates for process improvement. agile influencers strive to provide visibility of their own processes to set the tone for visibility for the organization.

18 trust...but verify In GOD we trust, every one else bring data!

19 craftsmanship

20 courage courage (plus grace) allows the influencers to face facts, realize concerns, develop solutions. influencers need courage in their heart, mind and soul to be courageous and yet caring.

21 grace

22 emphasis

23 swarming

24 celebrate

25 answers always lie with the team. when in doubt ask the team.

26 recognition

27 reality

28 anomalies anomalies test the boundaries of comfort for the organization. they stretch the organization s limits for process improvement one day, one team, one individual at a time. they are also pioneers and nomads!

29 nomads

30 pioneers

31 supplication the agile influencer reaches out to a greater source of energy plugs in to the larger self offers supplication

32 atrophy

33 forces forces to respect before, during and after the process improvement initiative

34 context knowing the context helps economy, industry, competitors, divisions, finances, strategy, influence culture is context. the team is a subset of the context. context, context, context.

35 uniqueness every leader and team and their process improvement opportunity is unique. the challenge is to recognize this uniqueness enjoy the moment before starting process improvement you will never be the same again

36 contradictions process improvement initiatives explore the contradictions that make the organization a living organism. contradictions are neither good nor bad. they are just present. contradictions provide leverage for process improvement initiatives.

37 leverage The leverage exists within this uniqueness. finding this leverage is the challenge. the agile influencer s mantra provides deep insight. but you still have to find it in your unique context.

38 mystery

39 delay delay exists naturally in every context. actions / events of today have long term consequences. sustainability requires attention to delay.

40 feedback

41 balance the context seeks natural balance and a shared vision. always! equilibrium triumphs over all change initiatives. agile is a disruption of this natural equilibrium unless agile also seeks true balance.

42 heartbeat the living organism that is your organization, has a natural heartbeat and a natural pulse. recognizing this cadence is essential for the agile influencer.

43 consequences

44 learning

45 safety safety provides the net for leaders, followers and teams to explore process improvement. the level of safety in an organization is the ceiling level of process improvement. especially for the agile influencer

46 the influencer s mantra applying the lean influencer s mantra

47 Gratitude Thank You and Best of Luck /

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