LEAN Work is a work-participation framework for clarifying who leads, executes, advises, and stays notified on each work item.

It is best for execution-focused contracts where no formal validation role is required.

LEAN Roles

• Lead: Single DRI for the work item.
• Execute: Actively does the work.
• Advise: Provides input and expertise.
• Notified: Kept up to date.

Blockers and Warnings

• Blocker: No Lead selected.
• Blocker: More than one Lead selected.
• Warning: No Execute selected.

Learn more:

• Roles in LEAN Work
• Resolving Role Conflicts in LEAN Work
• Understanding Role Conflicts in LEAN Work