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SORT

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Getting rid of items that are not needed.

• If you have files that you haven’t looked at in months, do you still need them?
• Opportunity!  No new paper.

SET IN ORDER

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Having a place for everything, and everything having its place.

• Identify the items that are crucial to getting your work done and designate a spot for them.
• Opportunity! If this is not something you were doing before, now is a good time to think it through and start.

SHINE

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Looking for different ways to keep things clean and organized.

• Give everything a thorough cleaning.
• Opportunity! If you enjoyed working from home because of your surroundings, consider bringing in some touches from home to make your workspace more comfortable.
• Opportunity! Redecorate your workspace.

STANDARDIZE

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Setting goals or standards for a consistent and organized work environment.

• Question if the old way is still the best way.
• Opportunity! If you want to form new habits or routines, this is the time to do it.
• If you are going to be hybrid, consider what is better done in the office versus at home.

SUSTAIN

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Making a routine to maintain the first four steps.

• Opportunity!  Establish new group norms with your team.
• Remember Lean is all about respect for people.
• Keep each other accountable in a positive way.

SENSITIVITY

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Remembering that Flashes take care of Flashes.

• Not everyone will handle to transition the same.
• Be patient.
• Show compassion and empathy.
• Be open to other’s ideas.
• Opportunity! Reconnect as a team.