Developing a Lean Culture

On the Business901 podcast, Jamie shared concepts and stories based on real-world Lean applications. We used The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean and the Lean Learning Center as the jumping off point but soon wandered into the development of a Lean Culture. The podcast explored how to get started in lean but maybe more importantly, how Read More …

Lean Value Solutions Podcast

Tom DeForge discusses the disciplined approach and analysis tools taught to him during his 8 year tenure by the Shingijutsu consulting group, who are considered 2nd tier consultants to the father of The Toyota Production System, Taiichi Ohno . Tom has been implement these Lean Principles for over 20 years and is currently a Principal Read More …

Lean Six Sigma Consultants – Are you good at Marketing Yourself

The Marketing your Black Belt Webinar is a bi-monthly webinar(2x per month), that it is designed for both the Lean Six Sigma Consultant and Consulting Organizations that use these principles. There is required homework at the bottom of the page for the Webinar, Item 4! Marketing Your Black Belt Other Related items: Webinar Registration News Read More …

Lean Training in a Turnaround!

It takes guts, to start with lean training in a turnaround! That’s what Bob Weiner did with PAS Technologies (B901 Podcast). When you think about it, what better way to get buy-in of the employees than starting to build a lean culture. Can you imagine what your first day would be like in a turnaround? Read More …

Has your Marketing Tools Changed?

My webinar Marketing your Black Belt requires a little homework first and thought I would just post it to my blog. Has your tools changed in your marketing? A take-off on the old McGraw-Hill Advertisement. Thanks to David Meerman Scott for the lead to the video. Related Posts: Marketing your Black Belt How I would Start Marketing Read More …

Mark Graban of the Lean Blog discusses Lean Healthcare

I had the pleasure of discussing with Mark on the Business901 podcast, the role he is playing at the Lean Enterprise Institute and his book on Lean Health Care. Mark is an engaging speaker and a Lean advocate. Mark also writes the highly acclaimed Lean Blog. We also had a chance to talk about the Read More …