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In this episode Ed Surber walks us through the key areas he focuses on including why he believes you need to fill your business with problem solvers. We also discuss key areas such as the need for small wins and the relationship between Lean tools and Lean culture and how to plan at all levels of the organization.
Ed’s favorite book is “The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt ” have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.
Our guest: Ed Surber
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsurber/
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Patrick Adams talks to us about servant leadership, the need for humility in Lean leadership to ensure you uncover the Iceberg of ignorance and how being excessively productive in your “Silo” can be detrimental to the organisation.
Also pay attention as there was one question that Patrick asked that started a fundamental change in habits and culture in one organisation he worked with that we can all use.
Patrick’s favorite book is “The Idea-Driven Organization by Alan G Robinson” have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.
Our guest: Patrick Adams
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickadamsii/
http://www.patrickadamsconsulting.com/
http://www.findleansolutions.com/
Host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Chhavi Raj talks us through her first year practicing Lean in the banking industry with HSBC. She walks us through her struggles with communicating with all stakeholders the value of Lean and the “Value stream” and how it can drive out waste and help design processes that increase customer satisfaction.
Chhavi’s favorite book is “Marketing Management by Philip T. Kotler, Kevin Lane Keller“, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.
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Our guest: Chhavi Raj
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chhavi-raj-96b1728a
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Attila talks to us about practicing Lean and Six Sigma, shedding light on problems, eradicating the zero failure culture and what it takes to innovate and drive change in both rough waters and when business is smooth sailing.
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Our guest: Attila Dobai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/attiladobai/
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Nandha Kumar talks to us about applying Lean in the Banking system in India. We talk through how he works to foster a Lean culture in the service industry to ensure the improvements are continuous and not a one time event.
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Our guest: Nandha Kumar
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Alex Cano talks with us about the value of diversity and developing and communicating a vision as well as the challenges and joys of running a successful worldwide project.
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Our guest:Alex Cano
Email: [email protected]
www.alex-cano.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-cano1/
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Mike Carnell walks us through the lessons and best practices he has learned over 30 plus years of business leadership. From change management and getting alignment with teams at all levels to setting goals to getting buy in with both formal and informal leaders.
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Our guest: Mike Carnell
http://csinternationalconsulting.com/
Mike Carnell
Mike Carnell | LinkedIn
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Jon Baker talks about engaging front line workers, to have them quickly identify waste and remove it from the process, increasing employee satisfaction and driving out costs. He talks through the challenges of walking into a command and control culture and how he has seen those companies move toward an engaged Lean culture.
Podcast related links
Our guest: Jon Baker
http://linkedin.com/in/jonathanbakerfcmi
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode Amanda brings us on her Lean journey from the oil fields to the Antarctic.
She walks us through getting engagement, meeting goals and objectives and the importance of small wins and momentum.
Her fresh look at how to address business issues will have you looking at your processes. From how to rank opportunities to choose the next project. To how she took the set back of a natural disaster to leapfrog her clients progress. Using this huge challenge to identify the waste in the process that has been holding them back for years!
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Our guest: Amanda Zimmerman
Email: [email protected]
website: beopportunity.com
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
In this episode James La Trobe Bateman shares a fascinating introduction to Lean thinking as he started his work life with a product that has a short shelf life, that was naturally pulled by the customer and could not be inventoried.
He shares his take on response time, costs and the customer's view of value and how removing the waste can actually drive sales and customer satisfaction.
James shares his thoughts on teaching Lean tools and the need to coach and cultivate a Lean culture.
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Podcast related links
Our guest: James La Trobe Bateman
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslatrobebateman/
Website: www.remodelinternational.com
Our host: Mark Dejong can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-de-jong-investor-lean-advisor-0288695/
https://www.4ppartners.ca
Phone: 1-778-807-9691
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