Brion Hurley: (EP 34) Lean is about more than just making profits; it's also about being environmentally conscious.

In this episode, Adam Lawrence, who has over 30 years of expertise in process improvement activities and has guided over 300 Kaizen events in a variety of industries throughout the world, explains why he thinks Lean is the most entertaining, engaging, and exciting way to improve. He discussed how he engages and empowers teams to solve complex business problems in a sustainable way. Adam’s favorite book is “Toyota Production System by Taiichi Ohno “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.         https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Adam Lawrence https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-t-lawrence/ atlawrence@pi-partners.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

5 Elo 202140min

In this episode, Mark Graban, an internationally recognized consultant, author, professional speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur talks about Lean management, continuous improvement, statistical methodology, and people-centered leadership approaches. We discuss the "pursuit of perfection" and the importance of setting goals if we want to put into practice the principle that "Nobody should be injured at work". https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Mark Graban https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgraban mark@markgraban.com   Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

29 Heinä 202135min

In this episode, Art Byrne, a living legend in the field of lean has applied lean concepts in over 30 companies in 14 countries over the last 30 years. He shares how he turned around businesses using a lean strategy. He  quadrupled sales, tripled net margin and raised its enterprise value by 2,500 percent in less than 10 years and cut the lead times from 48 to 5 days. Art’s favorite book is “Toyota Production System by Taiichi Ohno “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.   https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Art Byrne abyrne@jwchilds.com   Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

22 Heinä 20211h 24min

In this episode, Karyn Ross, author of six books and founding mother of 'Women in Lean,' discusses the importance of being a kind, compassionate, and empathic leader. She candidly discusses my challenges with kindness and being empathetic. Are you a masterfully kind leader? Or do you struggle as I have at times? Karyn’s favorite book is “The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.       https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Karyn Ross https://www.linkedin.com/in/krclean4service/ karyn@karynrossconsulting.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

14 Heinä 202158min

In this episode, Mike Osterling, the author of two books and a 20-year leader in Lean transformations in manufacturing, distribution, energy, financial services, and healthcare discusses value stream mapping and its significance. We also talk about the pre-and post-covid working environments and Lean deployments. We discuss what the future may hold for tools he used in the last 15months and the future of these tools in a post-Covid world. Mike ‘s favorite book is “First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.       https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Mike Osterlinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeosterling/ mike@mosterling.com Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

7 Heinä 202136min

In this episode, Chad Laux, an Associate Professor of Purdue University & a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), shares his 25 years of Lean experience. He discussed the differences between lean and six sigma, as well as how they complement each other.  We talked about the importance of a Lean Six Sigma program when it comes to leadership and the development of high-performing employees. Chad talked about how Lean gives a methodology for keeping the customers in mind while dealing with the reality of business. Chad’s favorite book is “Creating a Lean Culture By David Man “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.       https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Chad Laux https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-laux-phd-4328218/ claux@purdue.edu   Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

30 Kesä 202141min

In this episode, Lance Mortlock, A Six Sigma Black Belt who spent more than 20 years consulting, talks about planning for the future and the lessons learned from the pandemic. We discuss other scenarios from his book “Disaster Proof”. Lance conveys why resilience and scenario planning is important for any organization and how these techniques and Lean & Six sigma play a role in thriving through future unknowns.   https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Lance Mortlock https://www.lancemortlock.com/ lance.mortlock@ca.ey.com   Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

23 Kesä 202137min

In this episode, Paul Critchley, President of New England Lean Consulting, shares why culture is more important to him than tools. Paul shares why it's important to engage with all staff when they have ideas or solutions to major problems. He also shared an $800 kaizen event that resulted in huge savings, reduction in stress level, and overtime of employees Paul’s favorite book is “How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.       https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @TheLeanEffect Guest: Paul Critchley https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-critchley-lean-consultant/ paul@newenglandlean.com   Host: Mark Dejong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/ Mark@4ppartners.ca https://www.4ppartners.ca Phone: 1-778-807-9691

10 Kesä 202147min