McKinsey Classics: Doing more for less in the public sector

McKinsey Classics | February 2017

Doing more for less in the public sector

As a new administration comes to Washington, we offer insights on how a lean approach could not only cut the cost of government programs but also make them more effective and the work of federal employees more meaningful.

Applying lean production to the public sector

Governments at all levels must deliver more for less. The principles of lean manufacturing offer surprisingly apt solutions.

Learn to do more for less →

A leaner public sector

Lean and Six Sigma initiatives can help public-sector agencies improve their performance and productivity—but the impact won’t stick if they ignore the soft side of operational change.

Discover the soft side →

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