Through effective leaning we increase our knowledge base. When we put leaning into practice we increase our competence. Knowledge and competence are vital resources for business success-they can be tapped in order to open up a wider range of opportunities. Productive decision-making processes must be underpinned by high internal levels of knowledge and competence. The greater the amount of knowledge held within the organization the more likely it is that opportunities will be identified and acted upon.
Leaning, therefore, is a key component of organization success. As a result, organization need to operate as leaning organization. Leaning organization utilize change management, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial skills, and value leaning, at all organizational levels. If organization can lean faster than their competitors, they have the chance of changing and growing faster than them.