In this webinar, Art Byrne, a globally recognized expert with over 40 years of experience implementing Lean principles, shares his insights on driving operational excellence and business transformation through Lean. Art discusses how he was first introduced to Lean at GE in the 1980s and later applied lean principles to turnaround struggling companies like Jake Brake and Wiremold. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on, action-based learning through kaizen events rather than just PowerPoint presentations.
Art also addresses the challenge of getting executive buy-in for lean and provides advice on convincing leadership to embrace this approach. He stresses that lean is not just a cost-reduction program but a strategic way to improve overall business performance.
What you’ll learn:
- Foundational Lean Practices: Understand the core lean principles that make a true lean turnaround possible.
- Implementing Lean at All Levels: Learn how to get buy-in from leadership, structure effective lean teams, and address resistance to change.
- Practical Kaizen and Problem-Solving: Discover how to run impactful kaizen events and prevent backsliding.
- Sustaining Lean Gains: Insights into aligning incentives, setting stretch goals, and building a lasting lean culture.