John Ervin: (EP 114) Lean is not just about process; It's about people.
In this episode, John Ervin, Over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, including military medicine and the civilian sector, discusses how his leadership development began while serving in the United States military and how he became involved with lean. He talked about change management and how it leads to awareness, desire, and knowledge. John's favorite book is "Re-Creating the Corporation by Russell L. Ackoff", 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: John Ervin johnaervin3@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnaervin/ 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 Sep 202243min
Katie Anderson: (EP 113) Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn
In this episode, Katie Anderson, An internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, author, and professional speaker best known for her focus on assisting individuals and organizations in leading with intention discusses her 20 years of experience supporting change and improvement in organizations across a variety of industries. She talked on the significance of asking questions and developing a habit of reflection, among other things. 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: Katie Anderson katie@kbjanderson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/ 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
31 Aug 202248min
Joe Swartz: (EP 112) Hydroponic Industry Improvement through experience.
In this episode, Joe Swartz, Vice President and Lead Horticulturist at AmHydro, co-host of the Polygreens podcast and one of the leading consultants when it comes to Controlled Environment Agricultural industries that include commercial greenhouse farms shares his journey in farming with proven track record of success. He highlighted rooftop farming's advantages and disadvantages, urban farming, greenhouses, and hydroponics. Joe's favorite book is "The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield", 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: Joe Swartz joe@amhydro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-swartz-5549331a/ 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 Aug 202253min
David Munch: (EP 111) Traditional models of improvement won't get us there; we need LEAN.
In this episode, Dr. David Munch, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Healthcare Performance Partners (HPP), talks about how he got started as a lean consultant and his early experiences. He talked about and addressed the four steps of process improvement: discovery, design, deployment, and sustainment. He defines leadership and management and why they require special attention at all times. David's favorite book is "Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leading Book by Marty Linsky and Ronald Heifetz", 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: David Munch munchd@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-munch-a42705a 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 Aug 202250min
Alex Kurm: (EP 110) The foundation of lean culture is behavior.
In this episode, Alex Kurm discusses his 20 years of lean experience in a variety of sectors, including nuclear engineering, food manufacturing, logistics, banking, pharmaceuticals, and lastly as a lean consultant and he shares his different types of practices in different businesses. He discussed the behavioral strategies that enable sustainability and are a component of the lean management system. He also mentioned how 80 percent of everyone's conduct is determined by consequences in ABC. Alex's favorite book is "Think and Grow Rich Book by Napoleon Hill ", 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: Alex Kurm alex@kurmconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-kurm-7014aa1 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 Aug 202249min
Kyle Kumpf: (EP 109) Lean Implementation in the Banking Industry!
In this episode, Kyle Kumpf, A Lean Process Manager who spent 12 years implementing lean in several sectors, including the past seven years in the financial services business, discusses his experience and lessons learned. He spoke on why he wants to employ process improvement to alleviate human suffering. Kyle’s favorite book is “The Toyota Engagement Equation by Ernie Richardson and Tracey Richardson “, 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: Kyle Kumpf https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-kumpf/ kyle.kumpf@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
3 Aug 202250min
Oscar Roche, Stephen Parry, Mike Osterling: (EP 108) Lean is developing people who can solve problems and make improvements daily.
In this episode, Oscar Roche, Director of Training Within Industry Institute and has been practicing TWI and Lean for over a decade; Stephen Parry, award-winning transformation leader, strategist, and author; Mike Osterling, the author of two books and a 20-year leader in Lean transformations in manufacturing, distribution, energy, financial services, and healthcare discuss about lean in service industries, the challenges lean service face and their experiences. 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: Oscar Roche https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-roche-26489099 oscar@vwaust.comStephen Parry https://www.linkedin.com/in/senseandrespond stephen.parry@lloydparry.comMike Osterling https://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
27 Juli 202252min
Ed Surber: (EP 107) Put pressure on the problem, Not on the people.
In this episode, Ed Surber, the founder of World Class Factory who has the experience of working with many people from various industries to help improve their bottom line through Process Improvement and People Development shares his versatile career journey from the beginning. We spoke about how wrench time and process standardization lead to improvements. Ed’s favorite book is “The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt“, 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: Ed Surber https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsurber/ esurber@thecncgroup.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 Juli 202248min
