Some summary points from an article posted at PeopleOrchard:
When recruiting lean talent:
You are looking for someone with preferably NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
o They bring value by not understanding it through the ‘stupid’ questions they ask, which those familiar with the process would never ask, helping them to understand it.
o This gets those with industry experience to see things differently – helping THEM break down and rebuild the process.
There currently is no standard to determine lean training/certification.
o There is no green belt or black belt – it is not related to six sigma – but many consultants use this framework, adding to the confusion
o There is no greater ‘certification’ than true experience and results as a measure of qualification.
Skills you are looking for:
- Coaching, patience, questioning, problem solving, interpersonal skills, communication & facilitation skills, leadership,
- Someone who is interested in working with people to learn how lean will apply to your unique situation, because you are different; NOT someone who tells you how it applies
- Someone who has NO experience in your industry
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