In this session, Darrell Damron, enterprise lean consultant with the Results Washington team, shared three innovative strategies that have yielded lessons for government and non-profit organizations
Lessons from washington state governments lean transformation journey ame jacksonville 11-12-14
1. Lessons From
Washington State Government’s
Lean Transformation Journey
Darrell Damron
Enterprise Lean Consultant
Office of the Governor
2. We’re all here because . . .
We want to
consistently deliver
results over the
long-term!
3. Today’s Agenda
• Background on WA’s Lean Journey
• Innovation Using 7 Levels of Change
• 3 Strategies & Lessons
1. Engage Leaders
2. Partner with Experts
3. Grow Informal Networks
4. WA State Gov Lean Journey
We have a long history of improvement efforts, AND
we’re just getting started on the lean transformation journey!
1991 ‐ 2005 2005 ‐ 2010 2011 Governor
Election
2013
8. Indicators of Engagement
Reduced by 2/3 the steps a
student takes from
admission to sitting in class
Before
After
9. Indicators of Engagement
Reduced time to
complete audit appeals
Saved employers $1.7
million in interest
66
days
441
days
Before
After http://picturesofmoney.Image source: org/holding‐a‐stack‐of‐money/
10. Indicators of Engagement
More Calls
in
Less
Time
with
Same
Staff
45,000
Calls
Answered
Before
33,000
Calls
Answered
65% in 1 min After 76% in 1 min
11. Indicators of Engagement
• Cut the costs of X-rays,
• Sped up child-abuse investigations
• Helped more clients find work
13. Innovation - 7 Levels of Change
1
Doing the right things
• Effectiveness, focus, and working to priorities
Doing things right
• Efficiency, standards, and variation reduction
Doing things better
• Improving, thinking logically about what we are doing, listening to
suggestions
Doing away with things
• Cutting, asking “why do we do this?”, simplifying, stopping what
doesn’t really matter
2
3
4
Source book: The 7Levels of Change by Rolf Smith
14. Innovation – 7 Levels of Change
Doing things other people are doing
• Observing, copying, seeking out best practice
Doing things no one else is doing
• Being really different, combining existing concepts,
asking “why not?”
Doing things that cannot be done
• Doing what is commonly thought to be impossible,
questioning basic assumptions, breaking the rules,
being a little crazy
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Source book: The 7Levels of Change by Rolf Smith
15. On your journey so far, what are you
most proud of being part of?
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2
3
4
Doing the right things (effective)
Doing things right (efficient)
Doing things better (improving)
Doing away with things (cutting)
Doing things other people are doing (adapting)
Doing things no one else is doing (different)
Doing things that cannot be done (impossible)
Source book: The 7Levels of Change by Rolf Smith
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16. 3 Strategies, 3 Lessons
# Strategy Lesson
1 Engage
Leaders
Engaged leaders are the
key to sustained results
2 Partner with
experts
Experts are out there &
willing to help
3 Grow
informal
networks
Informal networks
accelerate culture change
24. Engage Partner Grow
WA State Results Model
The Transformation Model was adapted from The Lean Transformation Model articulated by John Shook, Chairman and CEO of Lean Enterprise Institute.
25. Engage Partner Grow
WA State Results Model
• Discover what Washingtonians value
• Set measurable goals & targets at all levels
• Involve every employee in developing
strategies
26. Engage Partner Grow
WA State Results Model
• Deeply understand
processes
• Improve current work as part
of normal work
• Design innovative new work
processes
27. Engage Partner Grow
WA State Results Model
• Develop scientific problem
solving skills in every
employee
• Develop humble coaching
skills in every leader
28. Engage Partner Grow
WA State Results Model
• Focus on
improving the
process
• Go & see
work
• Ask questions
to understand
• Make work
visible
• Have a
cadence for
frequently
talking about
the process
performance
29. Engage Partner Grow
WA State Results Model
• Create value for
Washingtonians
• Create constancy of
purpose
• Think systemically
• Focus on process
• Embrace scientific
thinking
• Make what
customers need,
when they need it
• Build quality in
• Seek perfection
• Lead with humility
• Respect every
individual
30. Engage Partner Grow
WA State Results Model
The Transformation Model was adapted from The Lean Transformation Model articulated by John Shook, Chairman and CEO of Lean Enterprise Institute.
31. Engage Partner Grow
Ways to Engage
• Change Expectations
• Provide Support
• Walk the Talk
• Share Information
32. Engage Partner Grow
Exercise:
Can’t because Can if . . .
“We can engage leaders if . . .”
34. Engage Partner Grow
Experts are out
there & willing
to help; you just
have to ask!
35. Engage Partner Grow
In The First Three Years
Advice, Training, Coaching, & Tours from
Partners Organizations
pro bono publico
36. Engage Partner Grow
Examples of Industry Partners
• Alaska Airlines
• Genie/Terex
• The Boeing Company
• Liberty Mutual
• Starbucks
37. Engage Partner Grow
Examples of Healthcare Partners
• Virginia Mason Medical Center
• Seattle Children’s Hospital
• Seattle Children’s Research Institute
• Premera Blue Cross
• Philips Healthcare Ultrasound
38. Engage Partner Grow
Leaders From Virginia Mason
Coach
Results WA Lean Fellows
John Cooper Barbara Sandahl Eden Teachout Ariana Wood Matt Cronk
39. Engage Partner Grow
4 Keys to Partnering
1. Talk with Lean Experts
2. Share Your Story
3. Ask for Help
4. Match Passion to Need
40. Engage Partner Grow
Exercise:
Can’t because Can if . . .
“We can partner with experts if . . .”
43. Engage Partner Grow
Lean Practitioners
All Voluntary Participation
State
Agencies
44. Engage Partner Grow
Lean
Advisors
Agile
Many Agencies . . . One Journey to Deliver Value
45. Engage Partner Grow
Learning
Building Trust
Challenging Each Other
Having Fun
46. Engage Partner Grow
3 Steps to
Growing Informal Networks
1. Establish a common endeavor
2. Meet Regularly
3. Share Stories/Learning
47. Engage Partner Grow
Exercise:
Can’t because Can if . . .
“We can grow informal
networks if . . .”
48. Innovation – 7 Levels of Change
1
2
3
4
Doing the right things (effective)
Doing things right (efficient)
Doing things better (improving)
Doing away with things (cutting)
Doing things other people are doing (adapting)
Doing things no one else is doing (different)
Doing things that cannot be done (impossible)
Source book: The 7Levels of Change by Rolf Smith
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