David Veech: (EP 58) Definition of Leadership...
In this episode, David Veech, who has been a proud officer of the U.S. Army for 20 years now focusing on teaching, coaching, and consulting, talks about making the working environment more engaged, and efficient. He discussed the aspects that contribute to a long-term lean culture, transformation, and problem-solving culture. David’s favorite book is “Great by Choice by Collins, Jim, Hansen, Morten “, 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: David Veech https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidveech/ david.veech@leadersights.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
24 Nov 202148min
Andrew Parris: (EP 57) Lean in Aerospace vs. NGO….
In this episode, Andrew Parris, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 25 years of experience in NGO/humanitarian and Aerospace Development, recounts his lean journey from the beginning. He talked about the differences between aerospace and other sectors, as well as how the aerospace industry approaches process improvement. He explained how, using Lean, they were able to cut World Vision's annual expenditures in Africa by more than $1.5 million Andrew ‘s favorite book is “2 Second Lean by Paul Akers “, 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: Andrew Parris https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-parris-0b4ab28 andrewparris80288@msn.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
17 Nov 202145min
Stephen Parry: (EP 56) Release your employees' potential, and the business will follow.
In this episode, Stephen Parry, award-winning transformation leader, strategist, and author, discusses Lean, change management, and organizational transformation. He explained why Lean is not a strategy but rather a method of implementing a plan. Stephen’s favorite book is “The Human Side of Enterprise by Douglas McGregor “, 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: Stephen Parry https://www.linkedin.com/in/senseandrespond stephen.parry@lloydparry.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 Nov 202138min
Jeff Kass: (EP 55) The more you can learn about gravity, the more that you can play with gravity
In this episode, Jeff Kass, President of Kaas Tailored and a 20-year Lean practitioner, discusses how he became interested in Lean after joining his family's business. He talked about how he implemented Lean in his first ten years vs when he realized the value of people. Jeff’s favorite book is “The Toyota Kata Practice Guide. by Mike Rother “, 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: Jeff Kass https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kaas-b24a1310/ jkaas@kaastailored.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
3 Nov 202146min
Eric Olsen: (EP 54) The business culture is getting more accepting of actual Lean cultures.
In this episode, Eric Olsen, the director of Central Coast Lean, discusses his 20 years of engineering and industrial management expertise with Caterpillar, Litton, and Hewlett Packard. He highlighted the gap between academia and industry. We discussed how to make Lean techniques a habit. Eric’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: Eric Olsen https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-o-olsen-1243306/ eolsen@calpoly.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
27 Okt 202138min
Jamie Parker: (EP 53) Process vs. Outcome….
In this episode, Jamie Parker, the founder of Process + Results with 17 years of multi-unit operations management experience talks about how she integrates improvement into their culture and overcomes their most pressing challenges. She talked about four quadrants; purpose, participation, performance, and progression. Jamie’s favorite book is “Crucial Confrontation by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler “, 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: Jamie Parker https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamievparker/ jamie@processplusresults.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
20 Okt 202141min
Sean Fields & Michael Sanders: (EP 52) Quantum Lean vs. Traditional Lean….
In this episode, Sean Fields and Michael Sanders, authors of "Quantum Lean," discuss their journeys in Lean and how they collaborated to develop Quantum Lean. Fields and Sanders summarized the necessary irony of developing groundbreaking ideology by way of a standardized system of thinking. Sean’s favorite book is “My Life & Work – An Autobiography of Henry Ford “, 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: Sean Fields Michael Sanders https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-fields-21290b45/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-sanders-8049a290/ slamfields@hotmail.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
13 Okt 202138min
David Meier: (EP 51) Process isn't about right or wrong answers. The process is about questions, decisions, and choices.
In this episode, David Meier, President of Lean Associate & owner of Glenns Creek Distillery with 30 plus years of experience in lean talks about the process of solving any problems. He explained why he believes the Lean journey is a metaphor for life's journey. David discussed how he balances long-term goals with short-term accomplishments. David‘s favorite book is ” The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell“, 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: David Meier https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeier1/ dmeier@leanassociates.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
6 Okt 202150min
