Lean Government refers to the application of lean production (also known as "Lean") principles and methods to both identify and implement the most efficient, value added way to provide government services. Government agencies have found that Lean methods lead to an improved understanding of how their own processes work, facilitate the quick identification and implementation of improvements, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Lean government proponents generally believe that the government should cut out "waste" and "inefficiency" from government organizations; this in turn will result in better services overall, as well as more value for tax-supported programs and services. Generally, proponents also see Lean government as a means to expand the capacity of government to provide more services per unit of investment.
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