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GA 385 | Transcending the Artifacts of Lean with Robert Stone

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on August 19th, 2021

This week’s guest is Robert Stone. Robert has worked at organizations with varying degrees of lean experience, and he shared what that’s been like. Ron and Robert also discussed why you can’t do lean “to” people. MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Robert (3:33)
  • Robert’s background (4:16)
  • How Robert heard about lean (7:08)
  • About lean and welding (9:01)
  • How Robert learned about lean (11:58)
  • Running kaizen events (14:41)
  • Dealing with resistance (17:48)
  • Implementing lean at his current company (18:38)
  • The contrast between his former and current companies (21:25)
  • What Robert would do differently (23:49)
  • His thoughts on suggestion boxes (25:24)
  • Robert’s advice for frontline workers (31:36)

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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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