Gemba walks are an increasingly popular management technique. By visiting the place where work is done, leaders gain valuable insight into the flow of value through the organization and often …
My guest for Episode #242 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is John Rossman, a leadership and digital transformation expert. John is the author of three books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way. He is an …
In this episode, Michael Bremer and I discover the key differentiators of highly effective organizations, explore the concept of a gemba walk and its importance, and discuss how to keep …
Here at the Edges of Lean, we’ve had a lot of conversations about leadership, with leaders who are practicing Lean and with leaders who are not Lean practitioners but are …
Apply for the MAY2025 Japan Study Trip here:https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ Upcoming ‘Ask Katie Anything’ EpisodeSubmit your question here: https://kbjanderson.com/ask What if HOW you go about setting your goals can change the impact …
In this episode, Stephanie Bown and I discuss solutions to common problems, the need for organizations to focus on performance systems, and the role of leaders in fostering high performance, …
In this podcast, I share an interview I had with Reed Harrison, Executive Director of…
Continuous Improvement and Your Legacy with Jann Freed Have you ever thought about your legacy? Jann Freed says that whether we think about it or not., we create our …
A high-reliability organization (HRO) is an organization that has succeeded in avoiding catastrophes despite a high level of risk and complexity. Specific examples that have been studied, most famously by …
In this episode, Trina Poston and I highlight the unique benefits lean brings, explore its next evolutions, and discuss the crucial skill set of a successful lean leader. What You'll …
