Paul Akers: (EP 90) Lean is not about speed, it's about quality. Speed is the byproduct of pursuing quality.
In this episode, Paul Akers, Founder, and President of FastCap, which began in Paul's garage in 1997, author of five books, speaker, Lean maniac, two-time ironman, and instrument-rated pilot, discusses his path and experiences. He emphasized the four improvement criteria, which are safety, quality, simplicity, and speed. Paul discussed how he implements lean principles in both his professional and personal life. Paul’s favorite book is “Good to Great by Jim Collins “, 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: Paul Akers https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulakers/ paul@fastcap.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 Maalis 202252min
Param Tripathi: (EP 89) Doing lean versus trying to be lean as part of who you are as an organization
In this episode, Param Tripathi, a learner of lean with 7 years of exposure to continuous improvement in healthcare, regulatory, and foodservice fields talks about things he learned in his process through practicing lean. He discussed why he believes developing people to think is the key to developing a culture of continuous improvement. Param’s favorite book is “Atomic Habits by James Clear “, 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: Param Tripathi https://www.linkedin.com/in/param-tripathi/ ptripathi@ocpinfo.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
16 Maalis 202231min
Mitch Cahn: (EP 88) If adding value to customers is not your goal, you will be wasting your time.
In this episode, Mitch Cahn, president of Unionwear, a manufacturer of hats, bags, and apparel discusses the process of introducing lean in their plant and how Lean methodologies have aided them on their path. He described how Unionwear has been highly successful despite producing in one of the most expensive locations in the world. Mitch’s favorite book is “Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz “, 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: Mitch Cahn https://www.linkedin.com/in/unionwear/ mitch@unionwear.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
9 Maalis 202247min
Danny Bradford: (EP 87) What is the significance of system integration?
In this episode, Danny Bradford, a lean, systems integration, and continuous improvement specialist with 30 years of experience discuss three degrees of integration and the benefits of integration. We spoke about the main elements of successful integration and how this notion applies to manufacturing. 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: Danny Bradford https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybradford/ danny.bradford75@gmail.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
2 Maalis 202244min
Christoph Roser: (EP 86) Solutions versus Scapegoat
In this episode, Christoph Roser, a lean expert and lean manufacturing specialist with 5 years of experience working for Toyota, discusses his learning and experience in the Japanese automaker industry. He spoke about the differences in management between Toyota and the Western world. We discussed the concept of cycles vs direction. Christoph’s favorite book is “Down to Earth by Rhonda Hetzel “, 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: Christoph Roser https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-roser-62007b34 christoph.roser@hs-karlsruhe.de 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 Helmi 202252min
Bob Emiliani: (EP 85) Why do most leaders resist, reject, and ignore progressive management, and why do they remain committed to classical management?
In this episode, Professor Bob Emiliani, engineer, researcher, executive coach and, author or co-author of 22 books talks about his lean journey and change in management over the last 40 years. He explained why he believes that copying Toyota is a good place to start, similar to learning to play guitar by listening to your favorite musician. Bob focuses on how the leaders of each organization understood Lean management and how this built the groundwork for the results obtained. Christoph ‘s favorite book is “The Theory of the Leisure Class & The Theory of Business Enterprise by Thorstein Veblen “, 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: Bob Emiliani https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-emiliani-660a72170/ bob@bobemiliani.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
16 Helmi 202247min
Aaron Davidson: (EP 84) Lean in Hospitality
In this episode, Aaron Davidson, a business process improvement professional with expertise in analyzing, developing, and implementing organizational process enhancements to deliver world-class guest experiences talks about how he and his team use lean in the hospitality industry, including some unique examples involving cleaning hotel rooms, buffet phase and more. He talked about his path from an individual engaging in a kaizen event to a lean culture where everybody welcomed it. Aaron’s favorite book is “Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller by Ron Chernow “, 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: Aaron Davidson https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarondavidson/ aarondavidson@gmail.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
9 Helmi 202242min
Paul DeChant: (EP 83) Lean is the perfect antidote to burnout.
In this episode, Paul DeChant, an experienced physician executive with more than 25 years of clinical and management experience in all aspects of medical group leadership, including quality improvement, strategic planning, financial growth, acquisitions, and Lean transformation talk about reducing burnout through Lean and the manifestations of burnout. He talked about 15-minute huddles, visual management, and so on. Paul’s favorite book is “Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman “, 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: Paul DeChant https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldechantmd/ paul@pauldechantmd.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
2 Helmi 202255min
