A great in loco insights by Jim Womack. There's nothing new but it0s always worth to share this conclusions. http://planet-lean.com/jim-womack-on-what-influences-our-ability-to-sustain-change

http://www.newenglandleanconsulting.com/why-0-of-lean-transformations-fail/

Well, it's not mine but it's agreat article on how to sustain this kind of programs. If your organization can do this you're on the right track! Please check it out: https://www.eonsolutions.io/blog/how-to-make-your-continuous-improvement-program-sustainable

Yes, one of the most talked and used lean tools. It's really great. As you all lean practitioners and enthusiasts know, the outcome of a proper VSM is of great importance for what comes next: waste identification! The oportunities for improvement are found through this process mapping model.

I have to say what may be considered a cliché in this subject but it's the truth: top management made it happen. The full support and constant challenging to the team boosted it and made it work. In two different companies I've seen a culture being created and one being developed and improved - it comes with time, experience and habits.