Episode notes
In this episode, Keith Norris sits down with Andreas Mader—CEO of Aperia Corporation and longtime Lean transformation leader—to explore how real improvement happens: not through perfection, but through progress.
From global manufacturing to executive coaching, Andreas shares stories and insights on building CI cultures that sustain, developing leaders who stay curious, and creating systems that don’t just improve processes—but people.
🔻 Why sustainment is the missing piece in most CI programs
🔻 The one mindset shift that makes improvement stick
🔻 How to create simplicity in the face of complexity
🔻 What it really means to ...
Keywords
continuous improvementoperational excellencelean leadershiplean thinkingleadership developmentculture of improvementDaily Improvementsustainable resultsCI CultureAperia ConsultingSustaining ImprovementEmpowering People