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GA 356 | How Standards Prevent Turnover with Jason Haines

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on January 28th, 2021

This week’s guest is Jason Haines. Ron and Jason discussed the importance of having a visual workplace, and how it, along with standard work, can actually help you retain employees. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Jason (2:38)
  • Jason’s background (3:14)
  • The definition of standard work (5:12)
  • How people are doing (6:34)
  • How a lack of standard work leads to turnover (8:59)
  • Jason’s experience with TWI (10:15)
  • Why you should start with standardization (14:16)
  • A success story (15:54)
  • Combating skepticism (20:07)
  • Tying in other tools (22:29)
  • About muri and mura (25:20)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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