**Long-Term Results. Right Processes ⇒ Right Results. Develop your People. Solve Problems.** # The 14 Principles In 4 Categories: Philosophy, Process, People, & Problem Solving ## [[Prefer a Long-Term Philosophy]] - Base your management principles on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals. --- ## [[Right Process ⇒ Right Results]] - Create continuous process flow to bring problems to the surface - Use pull systems to avoid over-production - Level out workload - Build a culture of stopping to fix problems, to get quality right the first time - Standardized tasks are the foundation for continuous improvement and employee empowerment ([[Standardization Enables Creativity]]) - [[Use Visual Controls So No Issues Remain Hidden]] - Use only reliable, thoroughly tested technologies that serve your people and processes --- ## [[Develop Your People & Partners]] - Grow leaders who understand the work, buy into the philosophy, and teach it to others - Develop exceptional people and teams who follow the company's philosophy - Respect your extended network of people and partners by challenging them and helping them improve ## [[Continuously Solve Problems]] - Go see for yourself, and thoroughly understand the situation - Make decisions slowly, and by consensus, then act upon them rapidly - Become a learning organization through relentless reflection and continuous improvement **** ### Source - [[The Toyota Way]] ### Related - [[Prefer a Long-Term Philosophy]] - [[Right Process ⇒ Right Results]] - [[Develop Your People & Partners]] - [[Continuously Solve Problems]] - [[Business Value]] - [[LEAN Manufacturing]] - [[One Piece Flow]]