Lean Games

In this section you will find information about some of the most commonly used games in Lean and change management, including the tools and techniques covered in each. In addition, we have included a number of downloadable resources. Whilst you are free to use them, we do ask that you credit us or the appropriate authors when you do so.

Ball Game: Communication, Continuous Improvement, Flow, PDCA, Teamwork and the Eight Wastes

Cross Hands: Communication, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork

Kanban Pizza: Communication, Flow, Kanban, PDCA, Teamwork and Work in Progress (WIP)

Boat Game: Communication, Kanban, PDCA, Teamwork and Work in Progress (WIP)

Snowflake Game: Communication, PDCA, Standard Work and Teamwork

Standard Fish: Best Practice, Communication, Standard Work and Variation Reduction

Mr Potato Head Game: Communication, PDCA and Teamwork

Lego Game: Communication, Continuous Improvement, Flow, PDCA, Standard Work, Teamwork, 5S and the Eight Wastes

5S Game: 5S and Daily Lean