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Defects: The need for repeating a message because it wasn’t clear in the first place.

Overproduction: Completing something others will need to approve to 100%, without getting their early alignment.

Overprocessing: Going off-topic and losing focus on the goal/outcome.

Excess Inventory: Needing additional conversations because the right people were not involved.

Idle Time: People sitting by idly without an equal chance to engage in a conversation or decision.

Transportation: Not sharing information until a meeting that could have moved things along.

Motion: Inviting too many people to a meeting where their skills are duplicated.

Do you have others to share? Which of these are the most prevalent?