1. Lean measures of success: CU Ag Experiment Station space allocation
Social
Brought together staff from all levels.
Created a culture of engagement and sustainability.
Found the potential to focus CALS facilities resources to improve the remaining greenhouse spaces for faculty research, teaching, and outreach.
Environmental
Work to decommission ~17% of the least-functional and –efficient greenhouses: 25,000 sq. Ft.
Less heat and electrical usage will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by ~2000 metric tons per year.
Economic
Will save $6,500,000 ($260/sq.ft.) in deferred maintenance.
Will save $100k – $120k in annual maintenance costs.
Will use $160k - $212k less heat annually.
Will use $30k - $70k less electricity annually.

2. Lean measures of success: Advancement Services - Improve efficiency and effectiveness of gift and biographic processing and receipting
Social
Daily team progress meetings
Empowerment – enhanced responsibilities and decision-making
Staff promotion
Teamwork – rotating duties and redirecting work when needed
Recognition cards - positive impact
Skills for Success – refined awareness
Environmental
More imaging – less paper
< printing, < paper, < filing
Standing workstations
Economic
Staff attrition - 4 FTE’s not replaced
Time savings – cross training eliminates hand-offs and delays
Leverage technology to reduce keystrokes
Streamline bio update processing
Collaborate with other departments to reduce duplication