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Problem solving the challenge of finding Lean strength and depth in your organisation. What traits should we be looking for and what should set the alarm bells? Does LinkedIn and Zoom help or hinder in making the right decision?

These are some of the questions we take from our subscribers and followers. In this episode we try to tackle these and ask a few more:

Develop from within or recruit?
What balance is to be made of theory v application?
People centric or shiny new machines
How should we setup the final interview?
What questions should we ask to assess their suitability?

Plus also find out why since John decided he was going to retire, he's become the busiest he's ever been!!

Our channel aims to explore the world of leadership, lean manufacturing, operational excellence and continuous improvement, by sharing our decades of experience in this field. Trained by Japanese Master Engineers from Toyota (2nd Generation Ohno trained) and Honda, we want to share our knowledge, experience and failures so you don't have to!
If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest episodes, then don't forget to subscribe, click the bell notification icon, and share with anyone else you know who may be interested.

We also have a Leadership Interview Series which involves members of Team TRIL engaging with global lean leaders who are willing to share their experiences and challenges.

Whether you’re a business leader, lean practitioner, or simply curious about what makes organisations thrive, #TRIL delivers stories and lessons that inspire action.

Tune in and discover why, when it comes to leadership and lean, the rest is just noise.

Remember that we are also available on all good (and some not so good) streaming platforms!
You can even email us at therestislean@gmail.com

The #TRIL Team are:
John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3ABEL. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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Elon Musk and Drug Smugglers. Can we learn from those we may not like? Are our biases meaning that we are missing a good opportunity to learn?

The new series of The Rest is Lean Podcast gets underway, full of interesting discussion and plenty of laughs

Following on from Alan's venting, the Team discuss how lean learning can come from those who are not necessarily the most well-liked of people

• Does Elon Musk have a 'Lean' mindset?
• How do drug smugglers use lean concepts for their ill-gotten gains?
• What is the 'Idiot Index'?

This leads onto the guys sharing some of their memories with their Japanese Mentors from Toyota and Honda and how the learning they received was delivered, would work with today's generation

Our channel aims to explore the world of leadership, lean manufacturing, operational excellence and continuous improvement, by sharing our decades of experience in this field. Trained by Japanese Master Engineers from Toyota (2nd Generation Ohno trained) and Honda, we want to share our knowledge, experience and failures so you don't have to!

If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest episodes, then don't forget to subscribe, click the bell notification icon, and share with anyone else you know who may be interested

We also have a Leadership Interview Series which involves members of Team TRIL engaging with global lean leaders who are willing to share their experiences and challenges

Whether you’re a business leader, lean practitioner, or simply curious about what makes organisations thrive, #TRIL delivers stories and lessons that inspire action

Tune in and discover why, when it comes to leadership and lean, the rest is just noise

Remember that we are also available on all good (and some not so good) streaming platforms!

You can even email us at therestislean@gmail.com

The #TRIL Team are:
John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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Do you really know the real well-meant intent of the Lean Tools / Techniques of 5S and 7 Wastes? Maybe you've heard 6S (or even 7S) and 8 Wastes for example and then wondered why? If so, this is the podcast episode for you!

S5 P1 The new series of The Rest is Lean Podcast gets underway, full of interesting discussion and plenty of laughs

This episode provides Alan with some opportunity to vent his frustrations on recent social media posts he's seen regarding topics such as 5S Waste Elimination. John and Russell support him in bringing down his blood pressure!

Also on the show, find out about Russell's washboard abs, and why John would bite his lip!

Our channel aims to explore the world of leadership, lean manufacturing, operational excellence and continuous improvement, by sharing our decades of experience in this field. Trained by Japanese Master Engineers from Toyota (2nd Generation Ohno trained) and Honda, we want to share our knowledge, experience and failures so you don't have to!

If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest episodes, then don't forget to subscribe, click the bell notification icon, and share with anyone else you know who may be interested.

We also have a Leadership Interview Series which involves members of Team TRIL engaging with global lean leaders who are willing to share their experiences and challenges.

Whether you’re a business leader, lean practitioner, or simply curious about what makes organisations thrive, #TRIL delivers stories and lessons that inspire action.

Tune in and discover why, when it comes to leadership and lean, the rest is just noise.

Remember that we are also available on all good (and some not so good) streaming platforms!
You can even email us at therestislean@gmail.com

The #TRIL Team are:
John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk