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Leader of a lean transformation with the authority and initiative to undertake the fundamental changes.
Meaning and application in management
Leader of a lean transformation with the authority and initiative to undertake the fundamental changes. The change agent, who often comes from outside the organization, does not need in-depth knowledge of lean philosophy at the start of the transformation. Compare with: Sensei.
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