Manufacturing Magazine May 2015 | Page 15

SITUATIONAL COACHING implement a lean strategy
Hitachi Consulting has developed a cascaded leadership coaching model which deepens understanding of Lean can make a difference . In that way , situational coaching can close the gap between Lean tools and Lean thinking .
Cascading the coaching model Hitachi Consulting has developed a cascaded leadership coaching model which deepens understanding of Lean , provides practical coaching , and builds the overall leader competence in leadership and management aspects of their role . It ensures that improvements are passed down and tangible benefits are being realised .
It starts with deep and narrow coaching , with potential coaches within the organisation identified based on both their knowledge of Lean and their ability to coach and mentor others . Specific training and on the job support should be provided as required for client coaches to start to connect the layers within their organisation . Once the right
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