By now, you may have read the news release and/or e-letter (scroll way down) from the Lean Enterprise Institute that announces founder and chairman James P. Womack is stepping down as CEO of LEI, to be replaced by longtime LEI senior advisor, and former Toyota manager, John Shook. It’s an understatement to say that Jim has played an important role in helping share and promote lean thinking around the world – shifting from “lean production” … Continue reading John Shook to Replace Jim Womack as CEO of Lean Enterprise Institute