Jim Benson: (EP 66) Productivity versus Effectiveness
In this episode, Jim Benson, CEO of Modus Cooperandi and a Shingo Research Award-winning author who has spent over 20 years implementing lean in a variety of industries, discusses effectiveness for people, teams, and organizations. He explained why Toyota's gift to the world was not the Ishikawa Diagram, but rather respecting the supply chain and creating connections with it. Jim’s favorite book is “Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl“, 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: Jim Benson https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbenson/ jim@moduscooperandi.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 Dec 202140min
Michael Bremer: (EP 65) Leadership has a responsibility to create an environment where people can do the best possible work
In this episode, Shingo Award-winning author Michael Bremer, a blogger, author, and Ex-President of the Cumberland Group and AME volunteer with over 40 years of experience in a variety of process improvement roles, discusses his Lean path and experiences. We talked about value engineering, method improvement, short interval scheduling, critical thinking, hoshin kanri, and other topics. 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: Michael Bremer https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bremer-25712b/ michael@cumberlandchicago.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 Dec 202137min
Deborah McGee: (EP 64) The joy of working shoulder to shoulder facing challenges on the shop floor.
In this episode, Deborah McGee, Moog Industrial's Lean Leader, discusses how she prioritizes relationships over transactions, preventative measures over solutions, and progress over status. She discussed how she got started with the Lean Enterprise Institute and how she loved seeing the product in its physical manifestation while working on the shop floor. Deborah ‘s favorite book is “Helping by Edgar Schein “, 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: Deborah McGee https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-mcgee-a09a5386/ dmcgee@moog.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
8 Dec 202141min
David Brunt: (EP 63) Are you striking a balance between the technical and social skills needed for leading your Lean transformation?
In this episode, David Brunt, Chief Executive of the Lean Enterprise Academy, discusses his 20 years of experience in Lean Thinking and Practice, as well as how he uses these skills to assist companies and individuals in designing and leading their own Lean Transformations. He discussed how people's perceptions of lean have evolved through time, from its inception to the present. David’s favorite book is “Lean thinking by Daniel T. Jones and James P. Womack“, 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 Brunt https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcbrunt dave@leanuk.org 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 Dec 202158min
Benny Ausmus: (EP 62) Culture is a pattern or system of ideas, values, and behavioral conventions that an organization has developed over time.
In this episode, With ten years of experience as a coach, Benny Ausmus, Founder and Principles at BIG Change Group, talks about how he helps leaders build their people, strategy, and culture. He outlined the most important factors to consider while trying to create a change in an organization. He described how he defies all clichés about organizational and executive coaching by merging actual facts with the strategic development and transformation goals through tailored programs for businesses, teams, and people. Benny ‘s favorite book is “The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership: Achieving and Sustaining Excellence through Leadership Development Book by Jeffrey K. Liker “, 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: Benny Ausmus https://www.linkedin.com/in/business-coach-hr-consultant-melbourne-leadership/ ausmus@bigchangeagency.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 Dec 202151min
Chris Burnham: (EP 61) Lean in Continuous Improvement is not about a set of tools; it’s about people operating systems that empower people.
In this episode, Chris Burnham, senior lead lean strategy director at KaiNexus and host of the "Lean Leadership Podcast," explains how to inspire and manage diverse teams to achieve significant gains to the bottom line. He has more than 20 years of experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement. He spoke about what he likes most about continuous improvement and the biggest challenge he's had while implementing lean in various areas. Chris’s favorite book is “Toyota Kata Book 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: Chris Burnham https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburnham/ chris@chris-burnham.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
4 Dec 202144min
Mark Graban: (EP 60) The “My Favorite Mistake” show
In this episode, Mark Graban, an internationally known consultant, author, professional speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur, discusses his podcasting journey. He explained how to avoid making the same mistakes in the future and how to transform seeming errors into opportunities. At the conclusion of the episode, we explored the difference between process and outcome. 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
2 Dec 202133min
Andrew Shapiro-Zysk: (EP 59) The data tells us what people are doing..
In this episode, Data Analytics, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Legal Technology are discussed by Andrew Shapiro-Zysk, a business intelligence specialist with over 14 years of experience in the legal field with an emphasis on US immigration law. Andrew described how they use machine learning to determine the likelihood of a case and the elements that contribute to that probability. Andrew’s favorite book is ” One Thing by Gary Keller“, 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 Shapiro-Zysk https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-shapiro-zysk-jd-8224578/ ashapirozysk@bal.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
1 Dec 202139min
