Examples of Lean initiatives in state agencies

Over the past few years many state agencies have used Lean tools with good results. Below are some ongoing examples of Lean:

• Washington state Lean Transformation Report: 2012 and Beyond (check out specific agency projects in the appendices of the report)
• Reports and presentations given by state agencies
• 2007 and 2008 Kaizen reports

Reports and presentations

• January 25, 2012, Lean Overview for Leaders hosted by Accountability and Performance
• Nov. 2011 - Ongoing opportunities and successes in state government to better serve citizens
• March 24, 2011, Symposium on Lean hosted by Accountability and Performance
  • The Journey to Lean, Carolyn Corvi, Virginia Mason Medical Center Board
  • Finding the Right Method, Diane Miller, Virginia Mason Institute
  • The Group Health Lean Journey, Laura McMillan, Group Health Cooperative
  • Continuous Performance Improvement at Seattle Children's Hospital, Pat Hagan, Seattle Children's Hospital
  • Using Lean Methods to Improve Workers' Compensation, Judy Schurke, Department of Labor & Industries
  • Ecology LEANing Ahead, Polly Zehm and Maia Bellon, Department of Ecology
• Challenging Times Demand Our Best, Department of Labor & Industries.
• A Culture of Sustainability, Correctional Industries
• DSHS Transforming Government presentation

2007-2008 Kaizen reports

These are the "report outs" from agency teams at the end of Kaizen events to improve a specific process.

• Commerce Budget Allotments
• Corrections Hearings Timelines
• Ecology Water Quality Financial Assistance