What is the best way to engage employees without making them feel like 5S is an added task or responsibility?

There are a few things to keep in mind when embarking on a 5S: Include the people impacted so they have a say in the evenutual standardization and upkeep. Focus on making it easy to maintain when designing the setup and maintainence plan. Post photos of the “standard state” so it’s obvious when things are…

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Elisabeth Swan

Elisabeth is a Master Black Belt at GoLeanSixSigma.com, the co-author of The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit and co-host of the Just-in-Time Cafe. For over 30 years, she's helped leading organizations like Amazon, Charles Schwab and Marriott International, Inc. build problem-solving muscles with Lean Six Sigma to achieve their goals.