Lean Thinking in Teaching

There are two basic principles in Lean Thinking: (1) Respect for People and (2) Continuous Improvement. Sounds good, doesn't it. I want to think that nobody actually want to disagree with me if I say that these principles should be indicative in all organisations especially in knowledge-heavy organizations like HEIs (Higher Education Institutes).
This principles should be applied in all situations both in teaching/learning situations and in administrative situations by all persons in the organization from top managers to teachers and students.
And what is more important you should start with yourself and apply the thinking in everyday situations. It is not necessary to wait for a better time or to ask for permission. If you find a better way to do things in order to get better results, do it.
Lean Thinking is to try to put yourself in a customer's boots and create a situation where everyone is a winner. Who is the customer in a HEI? That is a matter for the next blog posting.