When Lean was introduced to the Barry-Wehmiller organization a number of years ago, CEO Bob Chapman's concern was that people would be lost along the way. But we found a way to adopt Lean methods and stay true to our Guiding Principles of Leadership.
Instead of using Lean to reduce waste, we use it to reduce frustration. It's part of the bag of tools we use in continuous improvement to ensure a stable and thriving business for the benefit of our people. It's part of our overall Operational Excellence strategy. Our vision is about engaging people’s head, heart and hands in creating their own future and actively shaping the legacy of the business every day.
On this podcast, we take a look at how our approach to Lean puts people at the center to make it about eliminating frustration, not waste. In addition, you'll hear an interview with Jacob Stoller, author of The Lean CEO. Jacob’s book features a number of organizations, which, like Barry-Wehmiller, found a way to empower people, not processes. And that is the true power of Lean.
Donna Hicks, Honoring Dignity with Leadership
THL Refresher: Teaching Empathetic Listening to College Students
The Ripple Effect of Leadership with Laurie Butz, CEO of Capital Credit Union
Teaching Human Skills in Primary and Secondary Education
A Transformative Partnership for Teaching Leadership in Business Education
THL Refresher: Redefining Leadership On and Off the Football Field with Steve Jones
A Truly Human Approach to Pre-Hire Assessments
Identifying Leaders with Melinda Bremley of Chapman & Co.
Leadership in Times of Transition
Bob Chapman Speaks to Business Leaders
Leader Expectations and Commitments
The Life-Changing Power of Meaningful Work
THL Refresher: Former Air Force General and Author, John Michel
THL Refresher: Dealing With Crisis in Business, Bob Chapman and Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute
THL Refresher: Building and Sustaining Company Culture w/ Rhonda Spencer
THL Refresher: Bob Chapman, Looking Back to Move Forward
Burnout with Dr. Neha Sangwan
THL Refresher: Bob Chapman and Jeffrey Pfeffer, Wellness in the Workplace
Modeling Truly Human Leadership in the Classroom
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