Expanding the Practice of Continuous Improvement
It has been a little over a year since I took the role as Master Black Belt (essentially a continuous improvement manager) for a division in my company. In this function, I am responsible for setting the strategy for Performance Excellence in our division and ensuring successful execution and results. I lead a small team… Continue reading Lessons Learned as a New Continuous Improvement Manager
I am fortunate to be working for a company that is making essential products during these challenging times. This is a privilege that I know is sadly not the case for many whose jobs have been affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. But for those of us who continue to work in the field… Continue reading Continuous Improvement in a Time of COVID-19
I had the privilege of giving a talk at the 2019 KaiNexicon conference in Austin, TX. In "What I Learned from Leaving Toyota", I outlined the key three lessons I learned by transferring the knowledge I gained while working for Toyota to my next company. See links below to video and summaries. Link to video… Continue reading “What I Learned by Leaving Toyota” – KaiNexicon Keynote Speech
I was recently a guest on Gemba Academy's podcast, where we talked about the 10 Attitudes that I learned from Toyota (link to blog post here). These attitudes have had a lasting impact on me long after leaving Toyota, and I am honored to be able to share what they mean to me. Link to… Continue reading “How to Embody the Spirit of Toyota” – Podcast Interview
Recently, I was honored to be a guest on a podcast for Mark Graban's Lean Blog. Mark's work as a speaker, author, and consultant has had a significant impact on my continuous learning about continuous improvement. During the early days after I left Toyota, I found that there were gaps in my knowledge of how… Continue reading “Lean Leadership Lessons from Toyota and Beyond” – Podcast Episode
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