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GA 392 | Using Lean on a Horse Farm with John Knotts

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on October 6th, 2021

This week’s guest is John Knotts. John is our newest Gemba Academy employee, and he shed some light on engagement and change readiness. John also owns a horse farm, and he explained how lean applies to that environment. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires John (3:29)
  • John’s background (3:55)
  • What continuous improvement really looks like (6:20)
  • About John’s book (11:30)
  • What engages people (13:35)
  • Why people don’t change (17:14)
  • What John is extra proud of (24:43)
  • Applying lean to a horse farm (26:21)
  • The role of mentality (32:59)

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What Do You Think?

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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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