
The official podcast of the Lean Enterprise Institute.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Time is relative, especially when it comes to lean problem solving. The LEI trio of Josh Howell, Mark Reich, and Art Smalley explored how the speed of quality problem solving really depends on the level of the organization in which the problem exists... more
Gene Kim, DevOps leader and co-author of Wiring the Winning Organization, joins Tyson Heaton, LEI Executive Director of LeanTech/AI, and Art Smalley, Toyota veteran and LEI advisor, for a lively, enlightening, and wide-ranging conversation about arti... more
This week The Management Brief presents the second installment in our series on coaching across the lean community and the benefits of mutual learning — senior leaders with external and/or internal lean coaches as well as peer-to-peer relationships. ... more
This week The Management Brief kicks off an extended series on the coaching and co-learning that is occurring throughout the lean community. We’ll be exploring the benefits of mutual learning in all its forms — senior leaders with their lean coaches,... more
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This program centers on lean thinking, leadership, and practical problem-solving across manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and tech. Episodes feature coaching dynamics, cross-functional teamwork, and the Toyota Production System as a lens for transforming organizations. Notable throughlines include the role of leadership in enabling frontline decision-making, the importance of coaching and continuous learning, and real-world applications of A3s, TPS, and value-stream design to improve patient outcomes, product development, and operational excellence. The format often pairs seasoned practitioners with coaches or executives to explore how culture, systems, and people enable sustainable improvement, making it a strong fit for listeners wh... more
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1. Gene Kim
2. Art Smalley
3. Jim Luckman
4. Marco Lopez
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6. Jim Morgan
7. Sarah Milstein
8. Julia Austin
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