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Making Lean Fly

By: Philip Holt
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  • The Making Lean Fly Podcast discusses the most important element of a Lean Transformation: The People. Our guests share with the audience their experiences and successes in Making Lean Fly at GKN Aerospace.
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Episodes
  • Quantum Lean: Taking Lean Systems to the next Level

    Quantum Lean: Taking Lean Systems to the next Level
    Aug 8 2023
    Podcast subject: Quantum Lean - Taking Lean Systems to the next level
    Host: Philip Holt
    Guests: Sean Fields, Michael Sanders (external guests)

    Abstract: Many Lean Practitioners find it difficult to make Lean stick. This lack of sustainability, or ‘stickiness’ is often difficult to diagnose, to understand why it’s not working. The authors of Quantum Lean, Sean Fields and Michael Sanders, have a perspective on this and, in this episode, will help us to think differently about how Lean Thinking works – What they call “Quantum Lean”.

    Content:
    1. Introductions.
    2. What is Quantum Lean?
    3. Why do we need Quantum Lean?
    4. Is this not just another catchy name for a hackneyed idea?
    5. What are the key elements of Quantum Lean?
    6. Why will we get different results? In what way is it different?
    7. Advice to anyone who wants to start with Quantum Lean.
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    48 mins
  • Six Sigma: The myths and realities

    Six Sigma: The myths and realities
    Jul 28 2023
    Podcast subject: Six Sigma - The myths and realities
    Host: Philip Holt
    Guests: Edwin van den Berg, Nick Walters, Mark Sneeringer

    Abstract: Six Sigma is a well know improvement methodology, first made famous by Motorola and GE, and now ubiquitous across industry. However, there are a lot of myths around Six Sigma: Is it a philosophy, a strategy, a methodology, or a tool? Is Six Sigma DMAIC? Is Six Sigma DFSS? Should we use Six Sigma or Lean? This episode of the Podcast aims to eradicate some of the myths and elucidate the realities with three eminent guests and masters in this field.

    Content:
    1. Introductions.
    2. What is Six Sigma?
    3. A brief history of Six Sigma.
    4. Why do we need to use Six Sigma?
    5. Which is best, Six Sigma or Lean?
    6. How can Six Sigma be used most effectively?
    7. The dos and don’ts of Six Sigma.
    8. Advice to anyone who wants to use Six Sigma or become certified.
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    48 mins
  • Talent Development

    Talent Development
    Jul 3 2023
    Podcast subject: Talent Development
    Host: Philip Holt
    Guests: Mona Balasubramanian, Anna Truscott-Smith, Debbie Adams, Adam Nicklin

    Abstract: Talent Development is a process by which we recruit the right person for the role, determine their strengths for the role, and support their development to be the best that they can. If we do this successfully and consistently across the organisation, it promotes improved job satisfaction, better engagement, and superior business performance. In this episode we speak to experts in this field, to better understand what makes Talent Development a success.

    Content:
    1. Introductions
    2. What is Talent Development?
    3. Why do we need it?
    4. How can you ensure that Talent Development is a success?
    5. Does a scientific method of talent selection really work?
    6. The dos and don’ts of Talent Development
    7. Advice to anyone who wants to make a breakthrough in this area
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    50 mins
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