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GA 059 | Lean Beginnings with Steve Stansbury

By Ron Pereira Updated on July 19th, 2021

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Today’s guest is Steve Stansbury, an experienced lean practitioner with a diverse career background. Steve and I discussed how companies first get started on their respective lean journeys, specifically what they should focus on and what they should avoid.

An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Steve’s background and what he’s up to these days (3:05)
  • The quote that inspires Steve (5:26)
  • Why quality is a part of lean (7:03)
  • Where Steve believes most lean start-up initiatives fail (8:03)
  • The most critical component of a lean start-up (9:47)
  • What to do when your leadership isn’t onboard (12:15)
  • The most important tools for the beginning of your lean journey (13:44)
  • Steve’s opinion on lean roadmaps (15:57)
  • The role of the lean leader in the conversion process (17:44)
  • What “Respect for People” means to Steve (20:10)
  • The best advice Steve has ever received (22:39)
  • Steve’s personal productivity habit (23:42)
  • What Steve does to recharge and refocus (25:43)
  • The skill Steve feels he needs to develop (27:09)
  • What Steve would tell his younger self (28:32)
  • Steve’s final words of wisdom (30:08)

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