Lean Thinking for Business Excellence with Thom Keehan of Enterprise Kaizen

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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


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    There is No Shame in 5S

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 13:52


    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

    It's Time for a Chief Problem Solver

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 13:35


    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

    Respect the Pace! Bonus Track

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 5:32


    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

    Respect the Pace!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 14:18


    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

    The Transition State

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 29:02


    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

    5S

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 19:44


    Learn about the 5 steps of visual management and their application to your business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message

    The Basics of Lean

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 22:18


    Discussing lean and all the basic questions one might have. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enterprisekaizen/message

    Operating System

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 21:27


    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

    Creating an Effective Obeya

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 13:26


    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

    Rapid Problem Solving - Use These Nine Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 13:19


    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

    The How-To's of Strategy Deployment Approach and Application

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 18:03


    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

    Introduction to Enterprise Kaizen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 1:47


    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

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