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Chain of Learning: Empowering Continuous Improvement and Lean Change Leaders

Katie Anderson
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Organizational Culture
Growth Mindset
Lean Leadership
Learning Culture
Teamwork
Metrics In Lean
Leadership Humility
Lean Management
Lean Mindset
Gemba
Transformational Change
Daily Management
Culinary Leadership
Failure and Learning
Toyota
Lean
Coaching
Operational Excellence

You’re a leader who knows that people are at the center of an exceptional organizational culture. You're excited to activate a culture of continuous learning – where everyone is capable, confident, and empowered to solve problems and innovate at all levels. This podcast is all about inspiring and equipping you to do that – through the power of learning and leading. Chain of Learning® is where the ... more

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What do people in other functions at your organization think lean is all about?

For many—in HR, OD, Finance, or operations—the answer is simple: process improvement, efficiency, waste elimination. 

And while those are pieces of the puzzle, they mis... more

What’s the #1 frustration most lean and continuous improvement practitioners face?

It's something that I bet you've felt too, no matter how passionate you are about the work, no matter what you call it: lean, agile, continuous improvement, operation... more

Organizations invest thousands of dollars and countless hours into lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement training programs. Certifications get awarded. Belts get earned.

But nothing actually changes.

Technical problem-solving training a... more

“Change the culture!”

That’s exactly what longtime Toyota leader Isao Yoshino was tasked with during one of the most famous business transformations in history—NUMMI—Toyota’s joint venture with General Motors in the 1980s.

The challenge? 

Take GM’... more

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Tracy O'Rourke
Co-founder of the Just-in-Time Café
Episode: 51| Elevate Your Impact Beyond Tools: The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit [with Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rouke]
Elisabeth Swan
Co-founder of the Just-in-Time Café
Episode: 51| Elevate Your Impact Beyond Tools: The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit [with Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rouke]
Isao Yoshino
81-year-old Toyota leader known for his impact on leadership culture at Toyota
Toyota
Episode: 50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino]
Josef Procházka
Lean consultant from the Czech Republic
Episode: 48| Make Leadership Meaningful: From Tools to Purposeful Impact [with Josef Procházka]
Phil Wickler
Chief Transformation Officer at GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace
Episode: 46| Lead Change at Scale: Inside GE Aerospace’s Lean Cultural Transformation [with Phil Wickler]
Mark Reich
Former Toyota leader and Lean Enterprise Institute senior coach
Lean Enterprise Institute
Episode: 45| Manage on Purpose: Align Teams, Develop Strategy, Grow People [with Mark Reich]
Tim Wolput
A Japanologist and Toyota Way Management Expert, originally from Belgium and has lived in Japan since 1999.
Episode: 42| Do the Right Thing: Japanese Management Masterclass Part 1 [with Tim Wolput]
Betsy Jordyn
Brand positioning expert who helps consultants and coaches position themselves as sought-after experts and influencers.
Episode: 41| Transactions to Transformations: Positioning for Greater Influence [with Betsy Jordyn]
Lisa Bodell
CEO of FutureThink and best-selling author
FutureThink
Episode: 39| Doing More Isn’t the Answer: Why Simple Wins [with Lisa Bodell]

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Katie Anderson
Host and internationally recognized leadership consultant, award-winning author of 'Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn', and fellow learning enthusiast.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Leading in learning!

    Katie’s podcast are top notch for anyone looking to develop a continuous improvement culture. By emphasizing on learning and developing people, she leads great conversations with influential guests. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeG, N
    United States2 months ago
  • Better than an MBA for manufacturing leaders…

    Katie’s ability to stimulate actionable conversations around culture, leadership, and continuous improvement within the complex industrial environment is next level. This show needs to be on every manufacturing leader's rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjc91793
    United States8 months ago
  • Goldmine of wisdom

    Katie has captured the wisdom of Mr. Yoshino and the Lean philosophy and presented it in a new light highlighting the importance of “learning to lead” but most importantly “leading to learn” that contains timeless and meaningful value that is applicable to our personal and professional journey.

    Katie keeps the chain of learning moving forward. I will be practicing what Mr. Yoshino stated, “true learning happens through continuous reflection”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rono2000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Great podcast with actionable insights for anyone looking to embrace a continuous learning mindset!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajaforchrist
    United Statesa year ago
  • fantastic insights on leadership & learning

    So glad to have discovered this show. Have read Katie’s stuff for a while now and she and her guests offer great insights around the intersection of leadership, learning and workplace culture. Really smart episodes on continuous improvement, leading change, tapping into your purpose, the art of persuasion and more. Highly recommended…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disco Stu123
    United Statesa year ago

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There is a strong emphasis on developing a cultural mindset geared towards learning and improvement, appealing to listeners keen on personal and professional growth.
Listeners appreciate the practical and actionable insights that can be immediately applied in their own leadership roles.
Katie Anderson's engaging interviewing style keeps the content interesting and relatable for leaders at various stages of their careers.
The expert guests bring diverse perspectives and experiences, enriching discussions around continuous improvement and transformative practices.

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50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino]
Q: What role does the check process play in continuous improvement?
The check process is essential in evaluating whether the implementation aligns with the original plan and facilitates learning without blame.
50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino]
Q: How did it feel to be tasked with changing the culture and attitude of the NUMMI leaders?
It was a daunting yet transformative experience that involved creating opportunities for learning rather than trying to change attitudes directly.
47| Develop Leaders the Toyota Way: Lessons from Kan-Pro [with Isao Yoshino]
Q: How did Kan-Pro emerge as a countermeasure?
Kan-Pro was initiated as a leadership training program aimed at re-tightening the screws on the leadership practices of senior managers and addressing the management capability gap identified by the executives.
47| Develop Leaders the Toyota Way: Lessons from Kan-Pro [with Isao Yoshino]
Q: What problem were the Toyota senior executives seeing back in the 1970s?
The executives observed a lack of management capability that stemmed from a growing arrogance among leaders who believed they no longer had anything to learn, leading to operational difficulties.
46| Lead Change at Scale: Inside GE Aerospace’s Lean Cultural Transformation [with Phil Wickler]
Q: What advice would you give to other lean or operational excellence change leaders?
Start where you have a problem based on what you're being measured on, and find a way to make a significant difference in that scoped area.

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2. Elisabeth Swan
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