Challenge Established Truths for Better Problem Solving

A young girl observes her mother preparing oven-baked fish, symbolizing habits and problem-solving.

"Are your habits based on actual needs, or just old routines?" – Lean Tech

 

Always done it this way? Time to ask questions!

A young girl watched as her mother prepared oven-baked fish for dinner. The mother cut off the head and tail of the fish before placing it in a baking dish.

The girl frowned. "Why do you cut off the head and tail of the fish? I thought you were supposed to bake it whole?"

The mother thought for a moment and said, "I've always done it this way – that's how Grandma did it, you see."

The girl wasn’t satisfied with the answer and went to her grandmother to find out why she cut off the head and tail before cooking the fish.

Grandma looked at her, a bit puzzled. After a while, she replied, "I don't know either. My mother always did it that way."

A few days later, Grandma took her to visit Great-Grandmother. The girl took the opportunity to ask about the fish mystery.

Great-Grandmother smiled knowingly: "Because my baking dish was too small to fit the whole fish."

Habits save energy, but they’re not always effective.

The ability to ask questions, uncover facts, and see new perspectives is essential for continuous improvement.

 

Challenge established truths – learn to improve processes

The story of the fish illustrates the importance of questioning established truths. Similarly, in Lean Tech's courses, you learn to view the processes you perform with fresh eyes: Is this the best way to achieve the desired outcome?

We learn to distinguish between value-adding activities and waste, improve our processes, lead projects, and solve problems. But most importantly, we develop the ability to ask questions.

Our courses focus on the practical application of methods to ensure real improvement.  A group of people collaborating around a whiteboard, drawing process maps, and contributing sticky notes in a bright and inviting room.

 

Combination of online courses and guidance – tailored to your needs

At Lean Tech, you can combine online courses with guidance to ensure that you not only learn the theory but also apply it in practice. We tailor solutions based on your company’s needs, making the learning as relevant and effective as possible.

  • Flexibility: Complete the theory at your own pace, while guidance provides support and progress.
  • Structure: Meetings with guidance ensure dialogue and practical exercises.
  • Customization: Course content and meetings are adapted to your company’s specific challenges.
  • Results: Better and faster improvements in organizations.
 

Check out our problem-solving courses

Lean Tech offers online courses, classroom training, and courses with online meetings. See our course overview.

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