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GA 384 | Parenting the Lean Way with Jared Thatcher

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on August 11th, 2021

This week’s guest is Jared Thatcher. Jared wrote a book on using lean at home, including KPIs and visual management. While you don’t have to be a parent to enjoy this episode, Jared does share some powerful ways lean can improve your parenting. MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Jared (1:37)
  • Jared’s background (3:05)
  • About lean parenting (7:19)
  • Using lean at home (8:16)
  • Using KPIs at home (14:32)
  • Some Visual Management examples (20:18)
  • Getting started (24:55)
  • About the virtual lean summit (30:42)

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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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