GA 085 | How to Incorporate Practice with Mike Wroblewski

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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Wroblewski at the Summit on Lean Leadership. Mike has some truly amazing insight to share in regards to continuous improvement, and I think you’ll find what he has to say both interesting and inspiring. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here.

 In this episode you’ll learn:

• Mike’s background and what he’s up to these days (4:50)
• The quote that inspires Mike (6:21)
• Why the art of practice is so important (7:36)
• Some examples of how to practice specific skills (8:42)
• Why we don’t practice (10:03)
• What Mike has observed in the world of lean recently (12:55)
• About the struggle between tools and culture (13:53)
• Why you need both (15:28)
• The role senior leaders are playing in lean journeys (17:02)
• What “Respect for People” means to Mike (20:40)
• The best advice Mike has ever received (22:21)
• Mike’s personal productivity habit (23:32)
• How Mike recharges and refocuses (25:54)
• The skill Mike feels he needs to improve (27:56)

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• Kaizen Institute

What Do You Think?

What skill are you trying to practice more often?

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