
Leading Lean
Elevating the effectiveness of your lean efforts depends greatly on leadership engagement; not just leadership support, but engagement. In this 6-video course, we cover 5 leadership moves that are really useful in a lean transformation. They are the ones that you hear about time and time again for any leadership
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Culture Change
Culture is one of the most long-term competitive advantages when done right, and also a company- or team-killer when it falls apart. Why would you leave it to chance? In this 6-video series, you’ll get ideas about how to both design and shape your culture. This can apply to individual
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Lean Coffee Episode 3
Episode 3: “What do Crayola, the NFL, MIT, the Pope, and Red Eyes all have in common?” In Season 2, Episode 3 of Lean Coffee Talk, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh both share specific episodes of their other podcasts. Jamie shares his People Solve Problems episode featuring Crayola CEO Pete
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How to be an Effective Sponsor
Effective sponsorship can make or break cross-organizational work, whether a major transformation project or just a problem-solving team. Yet, it is rarely, if ever, taught. This video course both provides guidance to sponsors as well as those needing sponsorship. Watch the How to be an Effective Sponsor videos on YouTube
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Lean Operating Systems
This 3-video course explains the concept and practice of an operating system. You’ve heard of examples such as the Toyota Production Systems and the Danaher Business System, as well as a couple Jamie Flinchbaugh was heavily involved in such as the Chrysler Operating System and the DTE Energy Operating System.
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Strategic Thinking
Strategic planning is done in a static moment to look forward, and strategic decisions are made, sometimes frequently and with great impact, between those planning windows. Both of those activities require a critical element: strategic thinking. This is one the most sought-after capabilities in leadership roles, yet one of the
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Management Systems
Management systems isn’t the most fun topic, but it’s one of the most vital for any leader at any level to deliver consistent results. Effective leaders treat their management systems like top racing drivers treat their instruments and controls – it’s as vital as the engine and steering. Learn about
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What does leadership have to do with Newton’s First Law of Motion?
How do the laws of science apply to leadership? How do you get a team to move forward, and what do you do once they are moving forward? In this video, we’ll explore Newton’s First Law of Motion, the Law of Inertia, as well as concepts of Activation Energy and
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From Stuck to Solved
Every problem-solver hits walls, no matter how experienced they are. The difference between success and failure often comes down to how you handle those stuck moments. In this white paper, I’ll share the four proven ways you can break through when you’re stuck on a tough problem. Download the “From
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Managing Tech Through Rapid Growth: Danyel Bischof-Forsyth of 7 Brew Coffee
Danyel Bischof-Forsyth, Chief Technology Officer at 7 Brew Coffee, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share her experiences leading technology transformation in a rapidly growing company. With 35 years of technology experience, including 28 years at Hallmark Cards and 5 years at Tyson Foods, Danyel brings
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