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In this episode of KPI Fireside, Keith Norris sits down with Luca Giovanni Guadagnuolo, a seasoned consultant and Lean transformation leader with decades of experience driving operational excellence across Europe. Luca shares how his journey began at Whirlpool, why he was drawn to Lean from the start, and what it takes to align people across cultures, industries, and leadership levels.
đź”» How to engage frontline teams with A3 thinking and problem-solving
🔻 Why leadership’s role is to support, not control
đź”» Lessons from rolling out Lean across nine European plants
đź”» How to sustain cultural change long after the consultant leaves
đź”» Why continuous improvement is as natural as drinking water
Whether you’re leading a factory, managing a team, or guiding strategy at the executive level, Luca’s insights will help you see Lean as more than tools—it’s about respect, delegation, and unlocking human potential.
đź”— Connect with Luca Guadagnuolo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaguadagnuolo/
đź”— Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/
🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you get your podcasts.
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In this episode of KPI Fireside, Keith Norris sits down with Luca Giovanni Guadagnuolo, a seasoned consultant and Lean transformation leader with decades of experience driving operational excellence across Europe. Luca shares how his journey began at Whirlpool, why he was drawn to Lean from the start, and what it takes to align people across cultures, industries, and leadership levels.
đź”» How to engage frontline teams with A3 thinking and problem-solving
🔻 Why leadership’s role is to support, not control
đź”» Lessons from rolling out Lean across nine European plants
đź”» How to sustain cultural change long after the consultant leaves
đź”» Why continuous improvement is as natural as drinking water
Whether you’re leading a factory, managing a team, or guiding strategy at the executive level, Luca’s insights will help you see Lean as more than tools—it’s about respect, delegation, and unlocking human potential.
đź”— Connect with Luca Guadagnuolo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaguadagnuolo/
đź”— Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/
🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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