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WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute’s Podcast

Lean Enterprise Institute
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Lean Transformation
Lean Product and Process Development

The official podcast of the Lean Enterprise Institute.

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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with executive coach and engineering leader Sarah Milstein about how to keep teams focused on value creation by putting people at the center of work design.

My conversation with Sarah explores:

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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Julia Austin about what the lean product and process development principle “Put People First” looks like in practice.

An executive fellow at Harvard Business School, Julia is an executive coach with... more

In this week’s edition of The Management Brief, Josh Howell, LEI President, and Mark Reich, LEI Chief Engineer Strategy, speak with Nelson Repenning, School of Management Distinguished Professor of System Dynamics and Organization Studies at the MIT ... more

This month The Management Brief will explore prominent lean theories that have been guiding organizations in their lean transformations. This week, Josh Howell, LEI President, and Mark Reich, LEI Chief Engineer Strategy, are joined by Dr. Steven Spea... more

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Julia Austin
Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and Executive Coach with deep experience as a product leader in tech.
Harvard Business School
Episode: Keeping Our Humanity in Tech: Julia Austin on Why It Pays to Put People First in Product Development
Steven J. Spear
Co-author of 'Wiring the Winning Organization', senior lecturer at MIT and founder of a business process software firm.
Episode: Steven Spear Talks about Competing with TPS and Problem Solving
Carl Klemm
Former executive at General Motors and Toyota, author of The Balance of Excellence
Carl Klemm Management Solutions Limited
Episode: The Management Brief | Transforming from GM Executive to Toyota Leader
Eric Ethington
Senior Coach and Chief Engineer, Lean Product and Process Development
Lean Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Design Brief | Eric Ethington and Matt Zayko on Why it Takes a Chief Engineer to Design Profitable Value Streams
Matt Zayko
Global Head of the Lean Office at GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare
Episode: The Design Brief | Eric Ethington and Matt Zayko on Why it Takes a Chief Engineer to Design Profitable Value Streams
Rich Calvaruso
Senior Director for GE Appliances with extensive experience in Lean manufacturing.
GE Appliances
Episode: The Management Brief | Lean Improvement Group Helps Appliance Maker Reshore Products
Mari Zumbro
Co-founder and COO of the tech startup Filament
Filament
Episode: Tech Founder Mari Zumbro on Building High Trust Online Communities and AI in Product Development
Sal Sanchez
Former team leader at Nummi, now involved in lean transformations at corporations
Episode: A Personal Pursuit of Problem-Solving
Jill Miller
Continuous Improvement Manager for Global Learning and Development at MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll
Episode: Management System Surfaces Problems

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Lex Schroeder
Host of the WLEI Podcast
Mark Reich
Host of The Management Brief
Josh Howell
President of the Lean Enterprise Institute

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
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    Thank you Lei for doing these podcasts, they are fantastic!

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    Canada8 years ago

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There is a strong positive feedback regarding the engaging discussions that foster a deeper understanding of Lean applications.
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Keeping Our Humanity in Tech: Julia Austin on Why It Pays to Put People First in Product Development
Q: How do we build responsibility and commitment in people, especially now?
Encouraging individuals to hold themselves accountable can foster a sense of ownership and agency.
Keeping Our Humanity in Tech: Julia Austin on Why It Pays to Put People First in Product Development
Q: What does it look like to put people first day to day?
Developing leaders and creating a culture that allows team members to feel seen and appreciated is essential for putting people first.
The Management Brief | Leaning on TPS Learnings to Create a U.S. Manufacturer
Q: What motivated you to start your manufacturing company in the US and how did the TSSC experience factor into that decision?
Jon Armstrong shares that issues with a bad boss motivated him and his team to start their own company. His exposure to TPS taught him the confidence needed to create a competitive manufacturing business in the U.S.
The Management Brief | Transforming from GM Executive to Toyota Leader
Q: How did GM help develop your thinking about what was required to run a successful company for the long term?
Klemm explained that GM focused on model design and product innovation but lacked a long-term strategic view that included people development.
The Management Brief | Transforming from GM Executive to Toyota Leader
Q: What were some of the key reasons behind making the change mid-career to Toyota?
Klemm was motivated by his desire to understand and apply Toyota's principles of management and lean production effectively, after experiencing challenges in implementing them at GM.

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The content emphasizes themes of Lean principles, continuous improvement, and transformative leadership within various industries such as manufacturing and healthcare. It features discussions with experts who share insights on overcoming challenges related to dynamic work design, problem-solving methodologies, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Notable episodes explore the importance of people-centric approaches in technology and product development, making the conversation relevant for leaders aiming to integrate Lean thinking into their organizations. The emphasis on real-world applications of Lean doctrine, particularly in relation to team dynamics and agility, makes for informative listening for professionals committed to organiz... more

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