Lead a Quantum Lean Organization | Michael Sanders | Episode 167

Employees have lots of reasons to resist change, from apathy to fear. However, many employers miss the biggest reason their workforce might balk at change: Not all ideas for change are good and productive! 2020 is the year that no one saw coming, rife with business challenges from the pandemic, fires, political unrest, and more. America’s vulnerability to overseas suppliers is a strong argument for manufacturing to return to the United States. However, this will present significant challenges, as American companies try to attain the level of productivity of countries such as, for example, Japan, which has learned to streamline production into smaller footprints. Change is necessary if American manufacturing is to succeed.

Michael Sanders, PhD, LSSBB, MBA, co-author of Quantum Lean: Taking Lean Systems to the Next Level , has worked in every phase of the supply chain, including as CEO and president of food, energy, distribution, and high-tech firms. He is the cofounder of the nonprofit organization BeehiveFund, which assists companies with production, scheduling, inventory control, and developing quality-management systems. He is sought for his expertise in negotiation, organizational psychology, Six Sigma, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Michael has a PhD in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Texas Tech University.

Topics

During this interview Michael and I discuss the following topics:

• How his book will help leaders to achieve peak performance
• How Quantum Lean can be found in Leading Yourself or Leading Your Team
• The difference between quality and luxury, and efficiency and effectiveness
• The importance of delegation in a Quantum Lean setting

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