Building human capability to adapt the organization at the speed of customer change.
Lean AI leverages large language models to deliver conversational coaching around proven lean frameworks. These tools embed the steps, questions, and thinking patterns of specific practices into guided dialogue, creating faster feedback loops and always-available access to structured methods.
A collection of conversational AI tools, each designed around a specific lean practice, to help you build capability faster through guided, structured dialogue.
Art Smalley is one of the first Americans to work for Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan, learning directly from mentors trained under Taiichi Ohno. Every tool in the portal is either built by Art or meets his standard for faithful application of lean methodology.
Master the standard 8-step problem-solving process with active coaching.
Learn how to instruct so people can do their work correctly and safely.
Develop effective leadership relationships and handle problems fairly.
"Step 1: Clarify the Problem. What exactly is happening versus what should be happening?"
Explore Job Methods (JM) and 5-Why Analysis in the full portal
These tools aren't designed to eliminate the human coach. They're designed to:
Watch how conversational AI coaching guides you through structured problem-solving, step by step, question by question.
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Building human capability to adapt the organization at the speed of customer change
We're working with organizations to explore how lean practice and AI can work together, helping teams develop strategy and leverage AI to build real capability.
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While AI tools can accelerate individual learning, enterprise transformation requires strategy. The Lean Transformation Framework provides the structure for aligning purpose, process, and people development across your organization.
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