A wide range of literature has been published regarding the features of lean transformation. The main focus of these researches has been the examination of the hurdles and stimulants of a lean transformation as well as the analysis of lean leaders’ qualities and behaviours.  However, most of these literatures do not deal with either the connection between lean transformation and organization lifecycles or the examination of the role of a full-time lean facilitator / a lean group. The aim of this article is to draw attention to the importance of these connections and stimulate further research on the matter.