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You don't find the root cause of a problem in a conference room.
OK, so we've gotten away from the whiteboard. Now what?
You might not even KNOW the root cause by thinking and talking out where the work is actually being done.
That's one of the most powerful lessons I've learned from former Toyota people I've been able to work with.

The blog post You don't find the root cause of a problem in a conference room. OK, so we've gotten away from the whiteboard. Now what? You might not even KNOW the root cause by thinking and talking out where the work is actually being done. That's one of the most powerful lessons I've learned from former Toyota people I've been able to work with.

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You don't find the root cause of a problem in a conference room.
OK, so we've gotten away from the whiteboard. Now what?
You might not even KNOW the root cause by thinking and talking out where the work is actually being done.
That's one of the most powerful lessons I've learned from former Toyota people I've been able to work with.

Uncovering Root Causes: Beyond the Conference Room – The Lean Approach to Problem Solving

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Lean Blog Audio is a short-form podcast featuring audio versions of articles from LeanBlog.org, written, read, and expanded by Mark Graban. Each episode explores practical Lean thinking, psychological safety, continuous improvement, and leadership—through real-world examples from healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and other complex work environments. Topics include learning from mistakes, reducing fear and blame, improving systems, and using data thoughtfully through tools like Process Behavior Charts. Episodes often go beyond the original blog post, adding fresh context and reflections.

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