Lean, quality improvement & root cause · Working

Unused talent

Also called: underused capability

ELI5

Failure to use people's knowledge, skills or ideas.

Used in conversation

“Can we remove the ambiguity around unused talent before the process changes?”

Pitch context

You will see “Unused talent” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches lean, quality improvement & root cause.

Why it matters: In lean, quality improvement & root cause, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.