E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division

In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise DivisionI share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, New York Food Bank, and my personal experience with Recycling Advocates, Free Geek and a few other nonprofits.I also discuss the role of Lean in addressing the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and share resources for organizations that are also promoting Lean for NGOs, or help connect volunteers with nonprofits looking for help.Listen to the podcast on this page, or watch the entire presentation with slides below, or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH3_7E2me_Y

Links* ASQ Lean Enterprise Division YouTube Channel

* Lean and Sustainability Case Studies* City of Denver

* NY Food Bank

* AccraFab

* Project C.U.R.E.

* SBP USA

* Lean Six Sigma for Good Book Series

* Lean360

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A business podcast dedicated to teaching and sharing how the popular business improvement methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma can be applied to environmental impacts (water, air emissions, solid waste, trash, rubbish, hazardous waste, toxins, and energy) and societal issues (homelessness, government agencies, education, healthcare, gender equality, poverty, etc). These techniques and principles can help businesses, nonprofit organizations, NGO's, not-for-profit organizations and local communities save money, engage employees and residents, and become better stewards of the environment. Learn more at LeanSixSigmaForGood.com

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