Background

Lean Tech &
AI Journal

Weekly insights on lean thinking applied to technology transformation. Practical guidance from practitioners who've been there. No hype.

mail

Get Weekly Insights

Join 30,000+ practitioners receiving weekly insights. No spam.

Browse the Archive

When the Gemba Outruns Your Knowledge: The
article Article
Dec 16, 2025 7:00:00 PM

When the Gemba Outruns Your Knowledge: The "Third Coach" in the Room

AI isn't about replacing the expert. It's about lowering the threshold where expertise becomes irreplaceable. Learn how to build a Third Coach for your team.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
Everyone Is Now a Developer: New Jobs in the Age of AI
article Article
Dec 9, 2025 7:00:00 PM

Everyone Is Now a Developer: New Jobs in the Age of AI

How AI is democratizing software development and creating new roles in the age of artificial intelligence.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
Lean and AI
article Article
Dec 2, 2025 7:00:00 PM

Lean and AI

A lean tech practitioner explores the intersection of lean thinking and artificial intelligence through hands-on experimentation.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
Technology Is the Easy Piece of the Equation
article Article
Nov 18, 2025 7:00:00 PM

Technology Is the Easy Piece of the Equation

Understanding why organizational and human factors are the real challenge in technology transformation.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
Industrializing AI for Software Development Offers an AI Roadmap for All
article Article
Nov 4, 2025 7:00:00 PM

Industrializing AI for Software Development Offers an AI Roadmap for All

A discussion with Fabrice Bernhard on how lean manufacturing principles provide a blueprint for AI-powered software development.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
Unlearning Traditional Management to Succeed with Lean
article Article
Oct 27, 2025 8:00:00 PM

Unlearning Traditional Management to Succeed with Lean

Success with lean requires unlearning traditional management approaches. Perspectives from lean leaders on what they've encountered along the way.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
The Boundary Is Moving: AI Changes What We Expect from Leaders
article Article
Oct 21, 2025 8:00:00 PM

The Boundary Is Moving: AI Changes What We Expect from Leaders

AI isn't replacing expertise — it's lowering the threshold of complexity where expertise becomes irreplaceable.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
The Five Levels of AI Collaboration
article Article
Oct 14, 2025 8:00:00 PM

The Five Levels of AI Collaboration

A framework for understanding AI proficiency levels — from raw dialogue to agentic systems. Learn why method matters as much as technology.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
Welcome Your New AI Coach
article Article
Sep 30, 2025 8:00:00 PM

Welcome Your New AI Coach

AI can provide exceptional problem-solving coaching to limitless people. Learn how lean leaders can leverage AI to scale team development.

Read Article arrow_right_alt
Lean AI Webinar: A New Way to Learn, Practice, and Apply
article Article
Sep 24, 2025 8:00:00 PM

Lean AI Webinar: A New Way to Learn, Practice, and Apply

Key takeaways from our webinar exploring the intersection of lean thinking and AI with Art Smalley and John Shook.

Read Article arrow_right_alt

Want to Go Deeper?

The Journal is just the beginning. Book a conversation with our team to explore how lean thinking can accelerate your organization's technology transformation.

Start a Conversation →