Jared Thatcher on Cost Improvement That Doesn't Burn People Out
KPI Fireside: A Continuous Improvement Podcast by KPI Fire
Episode notes
In this episode of KPI Fireside, host Keith Norris sits down with Jared Thatcher, Lean Business Consultant, founder of the Global Lean Summit, and author of Parenting the Lean Way, to explore how companies can drive continuous cost improvement without draining their people.
πΊ Why Lean should never stand for "less employees are needed"
πΊ How to use Lean to build morale, not fear
πΊ The role of leadership in protecting improvement culture
πΊ Practical examples of cost savings that boost engagement
πΊ How to apply Lean thinking to every part of life, from the office to parenting
Jared shares real-world stories from his time at DaΒ ...Β
Keywords
continuous improvementoperational excellencelean transformationcost reductionlean leadershipchange managementleadership developmentKaizenemployee engagementToyota Production Systemcost improvementprocess efficiencyculture of respectbusiness performance