Shingo Principles Podcast

The Shingo Model promotes a culture of respect for every individual, with leadership rooted in humility. Gary Peterson of O.C. Tanner exemplifies this through his leadership, which has been the subject of research by Helen Zak, who is the Research Director at the Shingo Institute, Peter Hines, who is a Shingo Faculty Fellow and Shingo Academy Member, and Juliana Salvadorinho, who is working with t...

In this podcast Jacob Raymer, a Shingo Faculty Fellow and Shingo Academy Member, delves into the transformative power of Key Behavioral Indicators, known as KBIs, in driving predictive success. In today's dynamic business landscape, understanding and leveraging KBIs can provide organizations with a competitive edge, enabling them to anticipate challenges, optimize processes, and achieve susta...

In this podcast learn the steps necessary to Challenge for the Shingo Prize. The Shingo Prize is based on a complete assessment of an organization’s culture and how well it drives world-class results. Most organizations do not wait to challenge for the Shingo Prize until they are likely to achieve it. Rather, they use their challenge as part of their progression to guide their journey of continuou...

Join us for an engaging podcast as we explore the transformative power of cultivating a culture that learns from mistakes, ultimately driving continuous improvement and innovation, leading to greater success! Renowned author Mark Graban will draw upon examples from a diverse array of companies, including industry titans like Toyota and agile software startups such as KaiNexus.    During this sessi...

The business world faces profound change. Technological advancements such as the advent of AI, the arrival of a new generation of employees, and rapidly changing customers are just a few of the challenges confronting organizations of tomorrow. Join this podcast to learn more about the Future of People at Work Symposium designed to provide an understanding of these changes, foster discussion on the...

Join us for an insightful podcast as we navigate the complexities of the modern work landscape shaped by Industry 4.0 and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global surge in Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity has accelerated the pace of change, demanding organizations to prioritize the psychological wellbeing of their workforce.  Based on the upcoming book, "Why Care?&...

In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to adapt and evolve is crucial. In this podcast, Jim Huntzinger, founder of Lean Frontiers will explore the essential building blocks for cultivating a robust culture of continuous improvement within your organization. We will dive into the foundational skills that lay the groundwork for fostering a culture where continuous improvement is n...

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing short-term outcomes. But what if I told you there’s a better way to achieve lasting success? Join us as guest, Katie Anderson, Shingo Publication Award recipient, will dive into the principles of the Shingo Model and uncover the transformative power of her book, Learning to Lead , Leading to Learn . You’ll understand t...

In this podcast, Emily Swaney, Senior Director, Lean Promotion Office at OhioHeath, will emphasize the shift from a finance-focused approach to a people-centric philosophy at OhioHealth. Starting in 2006, the organization initially concentrated on removing waste and achieving financial success but realized the importance of developing its most valuable asset—its people. In 2016, OhioHealth adopted...

Discover the secrets to fostering innovation beyond conventional methodologies in this podcast with special guests Norbert Majerus, a Shingo Faculty Fellow and Sam Landers, retiree from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Learn from the experience of Goodyear, a company that transformed its innovation culture long before implementing Lean in the innovation center. The podcast will delve into univer...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Cheryl Jekiel, Shingo Faculty Fellow and CEO of the Lean Leadership Center, on the topic “The Big Mistake with HR.”  Organizations committed to fostering a Shingo culture find that Human Relations (HR) is critical to achieving operational and organizational excellence. However, while HR touches most people-related systems, it is often...

One of the primary challenges for leaders is helping people develop trust and confidence in the organization. Trust is an element in business that few leaders understand and, therefore, are unable to permeate to their people. Developing trust is the basis for creating real change and for eradicating paradigms and stigmas that exist within organizations. The lack of trust decreases the potential of...

One of the primary challenges for leaders is helping people develop trust and confidence in the organization. Trust is an element in business that few leaders understand and, therefore, are unable to permeate to their people. Developing trust is the basis for creating real change and for eradicating paradigms and stigmas that exist within organizations. The lack of trust decreases the potential of...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Skip Steward, Vice President and Chief Improvement Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care.  Skip will review how the Shingo Model is “just what the doctor ordered” when it comes to the multitude of ills in healthcare. Participants will discover how healthcare is a complex socio-technical system, the implications of that complex system...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Mike Martyn who has received the Shingo Publication Award four times, including his most recent book, “Management for Omotenashi.” Mike is a member of the Shingo Academy and a Shingo Examiner, as well. He has supported many organizations that have challenged and received Shingo recognition. In this podcast, we will learn how the key to...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Lisa Riley who is the Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate, and Martin Haigh who has been with TMI as an associate practitioner for many years. When it comes to productivity and growth, culture can account for 20 to 30 percent of the difference in corporate performance. So, it stands to reason...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Patrick Adams, an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, and professional speaker.  He is also the author of the best-selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap , which received the Shingo Publication Award earlier this year. In his book, Patrick identifies 12 strategic questions everyone can ask to underst...

Just like there is a relationship between tools and systems or systems and principles, there is also a relationship between the three Shingo Model dimensions which are Cultural Enablers, Continuous Improvement, and Enterprise Alignment. These relationships are profound, and they shape our thinking about how to be more successful in our efforts to become a Lean organization. Listen to this podcast...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from John Quirke, a Shingo Publication Award recipient and senior partner and head of the life sciences and health sector at S A Partners, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate, as he shares his insights on engaging employees to a true purpose.   Does the purpose statement in your organization resonate with your employees? How do you think you would c...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from Norbert Majerus a Shingo Faculty Fellow and author of two books, Winning Innovation , and Lean-Driven Innovation, which received the Shingo Publication Award in 2016. Norbert retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after a long career working in innovation, and he now enjoys helping others combine Lean thinking with innovation...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from Nancy Nouaimeh with XcelliUm Management Consultancy, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate as she shares her experience on why it is so important for your organization to be completely aligned in order to achieve sustainable results. Nancy illustrates her examples by comparing the Peloton road bicycle race to enterprise alignment. In order to ach...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from Doug Dawson with Leg Up Solutions, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate as he shares his insights on commitment versus compliance. Organizations that are technically competent understand all the tools of Lean, continuous improvement, six sigma, and other waste-reduction methodologies. They typically have a good understanding of those tools and h...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from Bruce Hamilton, Shingo Academy member and president of GBMP, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate as he shares his insights on amplifying Lean and what “the collaboration effect” is. While most organizations who aspire to enterprise excellence are thwarted at every turn by constraints, there are leaders who use teamwork to exponentially amplify...

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from Jacky Francis Walker, burnout expert and psychotherapist, as well as Adrian Healey and Lisa Riley from The Manufacturing Institute, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate, on why the Shingo Guiding Principles can help you prevent organizational burnout.  They explain how culture can make or break any business; and by changing the workplace culture...

LEAD WITH SINCERITY, SERVE FROM THE HEART, TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from Mike Martyn, three-time Shingo Publication Award–recipient, member of the Shingo Academy, Shingo Examiner, and a Shingo Licensed Affiliate with his firm SISU Consulting Group. Mike has supported many organizations that have challenged and received Shingo recognition. Mik...