Shingo Principles Podcast Shingo Institute, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University

Join us for an insightful podcast as we navigate the complexities of the modern work landscape shaped by Industry 4.0 and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global surge in Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity has accelerated the pace of change, demanding organizations to prioritize the psychological wellbeing of their workforce.
 Based on the upcoming book, "Why Care?", the authors Chris Butterworth and Caroline Greenlee delve into the crucial intersection of psychological health and continuous improvement. Informed by a 2023 global study by the Workforce Institute, which highlighted the impact of work on mental health, we explore strategies to co-create robust systems of psychological health and safety. Discover how organizations can thrive by valuing individuals beyond their roles, focusing on every person's psychological wellbeing at every level.
 Learn how to build resilient systems that support the mental wellness of your team, with practical insights for fostering a workplace culture where individuals are seen, heard, and supported. Join us on this journey towards creating environments that prioritize psychological wellbeing as a key component of organizational success.
To learn more about this topic, please visit: https://shingo.org/why-care/ 
 

In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to adapt and evolve is crucial. In this podcast, Jim Huntzinger, founder of Lean Frontiers will explore the essential building blocks for cultivating a robust culture of continuous improvement within your organization. We will dive into the foundational skills that lay the groundwork for fostering a culture where continuous improvement is not just a practice but a way of thinking.

To learn more about this topic, please visit: https://shingo.org/the-foundational-skills-of-a-continuous-improvement-culture/. 

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing short-term outcomes. But what if I told you there’s a better way to achieve lasting success? Join us as guest, Katie Anderson, Shingo Publication Award recipient, will dive into the principles of the Shingo Model and uncover the transformative power of her book, Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. You’ll understand the core principles that have propelled Toyota to unparalleled success; discover how to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and high performance in your organization; gain insights from Isao Yoshino, a 40-year leader at Toyota, on the pivotal role of people-centric leadership; learn how companies like Menlo Innovations and Barry-Wehmiller have leveraged Leading to Learn to achieve exceptional results; and equip yourself with practical techniques to set direction, provide support, and develop yourself as a leader. Take the opportunity to shift your perspective from chasing outputs to fostering a culture of learning and growth. 

To learn more, please visit https://shingo.org/articles.

In this podcast, Emily Swaney, Senior Director, Lean Promotion Office at OhioHeath, will emphasize the shift from a finance-focused approach to a people-centric philosophy at OhioHealth. Starting in 2006, the organization initially concentrated on removing waste and achieving financial success but realized the importance of developing its most valuable asset—its people. In 2016, OhioHealth adopted the Shingo Model as its True North, guiding the creation of the OhioHealth Management System. This system focuses on integrating principles into daily operations, emphasizing the "why" to align individuals with organizational goals. Emily will emphasize the importance of supporting and empowering every individual, incorporating continuous improvement principles and tools, and providing clarity on roles to drive organizational progress. The session will highlight the need for comprehensive simplicity in creating an effective management system that respects and nurtures individual capabilities, ultimately aiming for enterprise alignment and success.

To learn more about the Shingo Model, please visit https://shingo.org.

Discover the secrets to fostering innovation beyond conventional methodologies in this podcast with special guests Norbert Majerus, a Shingo Faculty Fellow and Sam Landers, retiree from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Learn from the experience of Goodyear, a company that transformed its innovation culture long before implementing Lean in the innovation center. The podcast will delve into universal and timeless principles that propelled Goodyear's success, including the explicit goal of obsoleting products, promoting courage and prudent risk-taking, and fostering collaboration across functions.

Explore how Goodyear's innovation culture, recognized with the AME Excellence award, not only facilitated a quick Lean transformation but also played a pivotal role in avoiding bankruptcy. The webinar will highlight crucial aspects such as the role of clear goals in creating alignment, the importance of crude prototypes in idea demonstration, and the understanding that not every innovation attempt succeeds, requiring patience and trust in people.

Join us for an enlightening session with industry veterans who spent 30 years at Goodyear, unraveling the principles that drove successful innovation. Gain insights into engaging leaders in the development of new ideas and discover the synergy between people skills crucial for Lean initiatives and those essential for thriving innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to think outside the box and enhance your organization's innovative potential.

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Cheryl Jekiel, Shingo Faculty Fellow and CEO of the Lean Leadership Center, on the topic “The Big Mistake with HR.” 
Organizations committed to fostering a Shingo culture find that Human Relations (HR) is critical to achieving operational and organizational excellence. However, while HR touches most people-related systems, it is often on the sidelines of continuous improvement. In this podcast, we will discuss specific ways to involve HR in continuous improvement initiatives for greater success. We will also introduce the newly developed Shingo HR Action Learning Community.
To learn more about this topic, please visit: https://shingo.org/the-big-mistake-with-hr/.