Lean Leadership for Ops Managers

Are you communicating your purpose and strategic vision in a way that engages all of your team members? You may have your values printed as posters on the wall and talk about them at your quarterly meetings, but is everyone on the team actually connecting with them? 

In today's episode, Justin Woodard joins us to discuss how creating a Cultural Framework has revolutionized the way he communicates with the team members in his organization, and they are more engaged as a result. 

What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• Why Everyone Has Leadership Potential 
• Creating a Framework for a Purpose-Driven Organization
• Communicating to Create an Aligned Team
• Engaging with the Cultural Framework Daily

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/078

With the challenges over the last two years, how are you setting your team up for success in the future? Developing leaders to be adaptable and resilient is crucial given how many organizations face shortages, supply chain issues, and rapidly changing markets. 

In today's episode, Kerry Siggins joins shares how she has expanded her team's skills and how this type of development has resulted in better succession planning for business continuity.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• Developing People to Face Challenges
• Creating Purpose Through Autonomy and Communication 
• Building a Cohesive Executive Team
• Making Connections to Reduce Turnover

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/077

How do you prepare as you start a new year? Do you reflect on your past accomplishments to determine your next steps? In this episode, Jamie shares why reflection is critical and what you can expect in 2022 from the podcast. 

What You’ll Learn from this Episode

• Jamie’s Favorite Podcast Episodes
• The Purpose of Reflection
• What to Expect in 2022

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/076

What caused the labor shortage, and what is the solution for the future? Almost every business has been affected by the labor shortage, and business leaders want to make sure that they’re not late to the game figuring out how to overcome it. 

In today's episode, Jeff Korzenik explains what is causing the labor shortage and provides an answer with second-chance hiring. Jeff is a regular guest on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg TV, and he is also the author of Untapped Talent, a book on the business case and best practices for hiring people with criminal records.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/075

Do you have a never-ending to-do list? Do you have a hard time prioritizing important tasks or get overwhelmed by the items you need to accomplish? 

In today's episode, Kyle Kumpf joins us to talk about utilizing a visual management board. He believes that when we have simple visual systems in place, we can accomplish great things at work while having more time with our families, hobbies, and interests.  

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/074

How do you improve sustainability? We have all experienced a change that people eventually started to go back to the old way of doing things even though it was beneficial and improved processes. 

In today's episode, Adam Lawrence joins us to discuss his book, the Wheel of Sustainability, and shares how engaging the entire team during a Kaizen event can create long-term improvements. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/073

What is the best way to make a Toyota Kata Storyboard? When I created my first storyboard, it felt like an obvious decision to have a digital board. I travel for work, to see family, and my coaching calls are all done virtually. To me, it made the most sense; however, that changed over time.

It's Kata time again, and I'm talking about storyboards in this episode. I'm sharing some of my experiences, lessons learned, and why I finally made the transition from a digital board to a physical board.  

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/072

How do you grow the leaders that you need? Whether you are expanding into new locations or your current leaders have been promoted, it can be challenging to find the right talent and develop them quickly.

In today’s episode, Chris Chippindale joins us to talk about how Ent Credit Union has grown leaders fast even in the middle of the labor shortages that organizations have been experiencing for the last year.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• The Challenge of Finding Leaders
• Steps to Growing Leaders
• Creating a Path to Leadership Through Alignment
• Investing in Leadership Development Everyday 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/071

Have you ever said this statement, 'HR is getting in the way and won't let me do this?' As Operations Leaders, we don't always see Human Resources as partners that enable us to do our jobs better and more efficiently. 

In today's episode, Jasmine Gorie, a VP of HR at Sunland Logistics Solutions, breaks down the relationship between HR and Operations and shares her recruitment and engagement strategies, particularly how important they are in times of growth. 

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• Successful Recruiting for Expansion
• Retention Starts with Engagement from the Beginning
• Maintaining a Consistent Culture Across Mulitple Locations
• Creating Connections for an Aligned Culture
• Viewing Operations and HR as a Strategic Partnership

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/070

I am very thankful for the community of Operations Leaders and Lean Practitioners who constantly support each other. That is why I am bringing this special Thanksgiving episode live from the Iowa Lean Consortium Annual Conference. In today’s episode, I am talking directly with Lean Leaders who share their perspectives on two major topics: sustaining and staffing.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

•Common issues leaders are facing

•Three leader’s perspectives on sustaining

•How leaders are continuing forward despite being short-staffed

Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/069