Randy Kesterson on Explaining Lean Through Visual Storytelling

In this episode, Keith Norris reconnects with Randy Kesterson—Lean strategist, consultant, and creator of the Lean Journey cartoon series—to explore how visual storytelling can simplify, clarify, and challenge the way we think about Lean.

🔻 A deep dive into The Lean Journey: A cartoon series inspired by the Star Wars Franchise

🔻 Closing the gap between Lean theory and everyday reality

🔻 The role of AI in Lean thinking and predictive problem-solving

🔻 How tiered meetings drive accountability

🔻 Making Hoshin Kanri work through simplified strategic alignment

If you've ever struggled to get your team to “get it,” this episode offers a fresh take on how t ...