Real-world business experience shared by Thom Keehan on his nearly 30-year career where he used Lean Thinking in GE and other Fortune 400 companies. We want every episode to leave you equipped with advice and to-do lists for immediate application in your
In this episode, we talk about the existence of shame in the implementation of 5S and how to get around it as there is no shame in 5S. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
We explore the idea of evolving from an Operational Excellence Leader to a Chief Problem solver. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
Another example of me making a fool of myself and learning in the process. Enjoy my antics!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
Whether you are making a change or developing a new product, pace (or Take) is very important. You can't drive change faster than people can absorb it and you should be working at the pace of your customer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
Navigating the transition state, located between the current and future states, requiring commitment, communication, and patience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
Learn about the 5 steps of visual management and their application to your business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
Discussing lean and all the basic questions one might have. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
In this episode we discuss the 6 main elements your operating system should have from strategic planning to a balanced scorecard. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
This episode focuses on how to create an effective Obeya within your office, conference room, or production floor in order to have the ability to quickly see and understand the program/project you're working on. I discuss how to do both individually and for teams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
This episode focuses on the fundamentals and flow for Rapid Problem Solving. We discuss nine actions, in order, and how to use them to be able to complete your problem within a month. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
This episode will cover the methodology of Strategy Deployment, also known as Hoshin Kanri. It is a very powerful methodology to create focus, priority, and alignment to the execution of your strategic plan. I have implemented this approach successfully in several companies and believe it is one of the best methodologies to use for both changing and growing your business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message
Welcome! This brief episode explains who we are and what the follow on episodes will cover such as Business Excellence, Transformation, Operational Excellence, and Strategy Deployment. We are excited to have you take this journey with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message