In this episode of KPI Fireside, host Keith Norris sits down with Jared Thatcher, Lean Business Consultant, founder of the Global Lean Summit, and author of Parenting the Lean Way, to explore how companies can drive continuous cost improvement without draining their people.

🔺 Why Lean should never stand for "less employees are needed"

🔺 How to use Lean to build morale, not fear

🔺 The role of leadership in protecting improvement culture

🔺 Practical examples of cost savings that boost engagement

🔺 How to apply Lean thinking to every part of life, from the office to parenting

Jared shares real-world stories from his time at Daimler Trucks, Alaska Airlines, and more, showing how respect for people and smart systems thinking lead to sustainable results.

🔗 Connect with Jared Thatcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredthatcher/

🔗 Explore the Global Lean Summit: https://globalleansummit.com

🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/

🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/

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