Outsiders can not lead for you. They can only help. You must lead yourself to lean.

Lean is continuous improvement, so it's no surprise that the body of lean knowledge has evolved by leaps and bounds, and will certainly continue expanding indefinitely. Where is lean headed? Examining three current trends in lean will shed light on this question and, more importantly, help you add to your skills as a lean leader. Remember, lean is NOT a fad du jour. You're leading lean to improve your business continuously over the long haul, not to be on the leading edge.