GA 543 | Using Improv in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence

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This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, how it plays into a kaizen event, and how improv can also be a powerful tool in a rapid improvement context. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• His favorite quote (3:45)
• His background (5:35)
• The Wheel of Sustainability (6:11)
• The intention behind the placement (11:39)
• Whether some are more important than others (12:36)
• How the Wheel of Sustainability plays into a rapid improvement event (15:20)
• Using improv during these events (17:10)
• The future of the lean and continuous improvement movement (27:37)
• Some upcoming conferences Adam will be speaking at (29:46)

Podcast Resources

• Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3
• Wheel of Sustainability PDF
• The Wheel of Sustainability on Amazon
• Adam’s Past Gemba Academy Episodes
• Adam on LinkedIn
• Adam’s Website

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