Understanding every layer of an organization—its processes, people, and challenges—unlocks the path to strategic leadership and impactful solutions, blending the power of Kaizen with practical insights for crafting technology strategies and building cohesive teams.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Nissan and kaizen

04:02 Returning to college

08:36 Learning the business

Links & Resources:

Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy on Amazon

Office Space IMDB Page

Deep Work⁠⁠⁠ by Cal Newport on Amazon

Quote: “Surround yourself with good people and success will follow.”