The document discusses the origins and principles of lean development. It originated from the Toyota Production System and includes concepts like jidoka, just-in-time, and the Deming cycle. The seven principles of lean are to eliminate waste, build quality in, create knowledge, defer commitment, deliver fast, respect people, and optimize the whole. Various types of waste like overproduction, transportation, and defects are also described. Additional Japanese concepts discussed are mura (stress) and muri (overburdening people or systems).