Daryl Powell on Lean as a people development system at conference

🔑 To truly get the job done, it’s not about checking tasks off a list. It’s about solving real business problems and making improvements in the way work is performed. That means: ✔ At each level of the company ✔ In every activity of the company ✔ In real time ✔ At the root cause This is the Toyota way — building a culture where improvement is not an event, but part of everyday work. 🚀 How does your organisation approach “getting the job done”? SOURCE : JOHN SHOOK BY LEAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE...

Kaizen: Small Steps, Big Impact ✨ Kaizen is more than just a methodology – it’s a mindset. Rooted in the idea of continuous improvement, Kaizen emphasizes making small, consistent changes that lead to significant long-term results. Whether in manufacturing, business processes, or personal growth, Kaizen teaches us that improvement doesn’t always come from radical transformations, but from daily efforts, teamwork, and problem-solving at every level. > Focus on eliminating waste > Encourage employee involvement > Build a culture of learning and innovation In today’s fast-paced world, adopting the Kaizen approach can be the difference between just surviving and truly thriving. #Kaizen #ContinuousImprovement #LeanManagement #ProcessExcellence #GrowthMindset

🔧 10 Lean Tools Every Professional Should Master (and Why They Matter) Lean isn’t just about tools.... it’s about people, mindset, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. But the right tools, used well, give teams clarity, reduce waste, and unlock better performance. Here are 10 that consistently deliver results 👇 1️⃣ Gemba (Go See) The real place where work happens. 💡 What I love: when leaders stop assuming and start observing how processes really flow. 2️⃣ Standard Work The baseline for stability and improvement. 💡 What I love: when teams realize it’s not “rules from above” but their agreed way of working. 3️⃣ 5S (Workplace Organization) Not about tidy desks...about safety, discipline, and visibility. 💡 What I love: when 5S makes problems obvious and easier to solve. 4️⃣ Visual Management Facts on the wall > opinions in the room. 5️⃣ Value Stream Mapping (VSM) See the entire process end-to-end. 💡 What I love: when leaders realize most delays are waiting, not working. 6️⃣ Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) Small, daily improvements that add up. 7️⃣ Problem-Solving (5 Whys, Fishbone, A3) Shifts focus from blame to fixing the process. 8️⃣ Pareto Analysis (80/20 Rule) Solve the few issues driving most of the problems. 9️⃣ SMED (Quick Changeovers) Unlocks speed and flexibility. 🔟 TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Uptime becomes everyone’s responsibility. These aren’t just “Lean checklists.” They’re proven pathways to reduce waste, improve flow, and engage people in solving problems together. 👉 Which of these has had the biggest impact in your experience? #Lean #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence #SixSigma #Leadership

Continuous improvement isn't a program. It's how supervisors behave every day. This means teaching teams to see problems as chances to get better, encouraging people to try new things, and celebrating what you learn from mistakes.

Continuous improvement isn't a program. It's how supervisors behave every day. This means teaching teams to see problems as chances to get better, encouraging people to try new things, and celebrating what you learn from mistakes.

🔧 Building Trust for Lean Transformation When we first started our Lean journey on the shop floor, I noticed resistance. Many employees felt Lean was just another management-driven program or a way to “control” their work. Instead of rolling out tools immediately, I chose to start with listening. During a Gemba walk, one operator told me: 👉 “Sir, I spend almost 20 minutes every shift just searching for the right spanner. If that problem is solved, my job becomes easier.” We took that input seriously. Within a week, the team created a shadow board for tools. The result? ✅ Searching time reduced to almost zero. ✅ Operator felt proud that his idea was implemented. ✅ Other team members started coming forward with their own suggestions. That small step built trust. Employees began to see Lean not as a management order, but as their tool to make work easier and safer. The biggest lesson I learned: 💡 Sustainable Lean transformation is not about enforcing 5S or Kaizen. It’s about respecting people, acting on their ideas, and celebrating their contributions. When employees trust the intent, Lean becomes a culture — not just a project. #LeanLeadership #CulturalTransformation #Kaizen #ContinuousImprovement #EmployeeEngagement #IndustrialEngineering

Most people treat continuous improvement like a project. Get through the checklist. Hold the kaizen event. Then move on. But real continuous improvement isn’t an event. It’s a mindset. It asks daily: What’s working? What’s not? What’s possible? When you reframe improvement as culture… You don’t just fix what’s broken. You build resilience into every shift. #ContinuousImprovement #WarehouseExcellence #LeadershipInAction #LeadingInMotion #SupplyChain

Kaizen means “continuous improvement.” It’s a simple yet powerful strategy in Lean management that focuses on making small, consistent changes every day. Over time, these small improvements lead to big results—enhancing productivity, efficiency, and quality while empowering employees to contribute ideas for growth. #Kaizen #ContinuousImprovement #LeanManagement #ProcessExcellence #BusinessGrowth #Efficiency #Teamwork

Kaizen in Social Care: Listening, Learning, Improving I’ve long championed Kaizen as a cornerstone of continuous quality improvement in social care—not just as a methodology, but as a mindset. When we embed Kaizen, we design processes that are clear, intuitive, and achievable. It’s not about rigid compliance; it’s about collective ownership. Everyone has a voice. Leaders listen to frontline staff, gaining insight from those closest to the work. That’s where real innovation begins. Too often, individuals who ‘cut corners’ or devise their own ways of working are seen as rule-breakers. But through the lens of Kaizen, they become changemakers—people with first-hand experience and ideas for doing things better. Let’s reframe deviation as a signal, not a threat. Let’s invite curiosity, not just compliance. Because when improvement is everyone’s responsibility, dignity and excellence follow.

🚧 Are You Just Fixing Problems… Or Building a Continuous Improvement Culture? Most companies say they “do Kaizen.” But here’s the truth: there are levels to this game. And most stop at Level 1 or 2. 🎯 If you're serious about Lean Transformation, this roadmap shows you how Kaizen truly evolves from reactive firefighting to a self-sustaining culture of improvement. Let’s break it down: ✔️ Level 0: Firefighting Mode "Fix it fast!" is the default mindset. There’s no system, just daily chaos and duct-tape solutions. ✔️ Level 1: Suggestion Box Kaizen Employees start offering ideas. But without structure, most suggestions fade away. No real impact. ✔️ Level 2: Team-Based Kaizen Events Cross-functional teams come together for focused improvements (Kaizen Blitz). You finally see results! But… It's still occasional. ✔️ Level 3: Daily Kaizen with Leader Standard Work Supervisors now guide small improvements every day. Tier meetings, visual boards, and accountability emerge. This is where momentum kicks in. ✔️ Level 4: Embedded CI System You’ve got dedicated CI facilitators. Metrics are tracked. Standardized work evolves. Kaizen becomes part of operations, not a side project. ✔️ Level 5: CI is the Culture Everyone thinks of improvement. Shop floor to top floor all speak the language of Kaizen. It’s not a project anymore, it’s the identity of your workplace. 💡 Where is your organization on this Kaizen ladder? 💬 Comment your level below, be honest. No judgment. Growth starts with awareness. If you're ready to go from “doing Kaizen” to “being Kaizen,” our Lean Expert with 38 Lean Tools training gives you the complete playbook. Learn how to design, coach, and scale Kaizen across the enterprise. 👉 Register now and get details inside - https://lnkd.in/dVs6yE-X This program helped thousands of working professionals master Lean Implementation practically and achieved outstanding results in terms of quality improvement. #kaizen #leanmanufacturing #lean #continuousimprovement #leanleadership #problemsolving #operationalexcellence