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Paul Critchley on His Upcoming New England Lean Summit and More
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In this special live-streamed bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews podcast, host Mark Graban is joined by Paul Critchley for an impromptu experiment in recording a live podcast. The episode begins with a brief introduction and a discussion about the decision to try a live format.
Paul Critchley, a seasoned Lean consultant, shares his background, detailing his journey from a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry to his current role as a Lean practitioner and consultant. He highlights his experiences working with Toyota and Pratt & Whitney, emphasizing the practical application of Lean principles in various industries, including aerospace.
Summit info: https://newenglandleanconsulting.com/summit/
The conversation then shifts to Paul's upcoming event, the New England Lean Summit, scheduled for September 12-13, 2024, in Cromwell, Connecticut. Paul discusses the summit's agenda, which includes workshops, sessions, and a Lean Happy Hour. He expresses his excitement about bringing together Lean professionals from diverse industries to foster learning and networking in a fun and engaging environment.
Paul also introduces the New England Lean Collaborative, a member-based organization aimed at building a community of Lean practitioners in the New England region. He explains the collaborative's activities, such as book clubs, site tours, and resource sharing, designed to facilitate continuous learning and improvement.
The collaborative: https://newenglandleanconsulting.com/the-nelc/
The episode wraps up with Mark and Paul addressing a viewer's question about implementing Lean practices in small companies with limited resources. Paul advises starting small, focusing on incremental improvements, and maintaining momentum through continuous, manageable changes.
Throughout the episode, Paul emphasizes the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for learning and experimenting with Lean practices, highlighting the benefits of fun and engagement in the process. The episode concludes with a reminder of the event details and an invitation for listeners to join the New England Lean Summit and Collaborative.
00:01:24: Guest Introduction - Paul Critchley
00:03:00: Paul's Career Background
00:03:39: Discussion on Practicing Lean - https://practicinglean.com/
00:05:02: New Projects and Endeavors
00:05:29: New England Lean Summit Introduction
00:06:08: Details about the New England Lean Summit
00:07:04: Summit Logistics and Activities
00:09:02: Lean Happy Hour Concept
00:10:00: Hope for Future Annual Events
00:10:19: Overview of the New England Lean Collaborative
00:11:00: Functioning of the Collaborative
00:11:42: Membership Benefits and Activities
00:12:48: Discussion about Industry Participation
00:14:23: Lean Tools and Concepts
00:15:23: Connection with Bob Rush and Workshop Details
00:16:36: Fun Activities Planned for the Summit
00:17:01: Emphasizing fun and networking at the summit
00:17:39: Lessons from Pascal Dennis at Toyota
00:18:31: Incorporating a DJ at the conference
00:19:48: Creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere
00:21:02: Unique conference experiences
00:22:00: Opportunities for
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Paul Critchley on His Upcoming New England Lean Summit and More
Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and Leadership
Manage episode 431578560 series 1428762
In this special live-streamed bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews podcast, host Mark Graban is joined by Paul Critchley for an impromptu experiment in recording a live podcast. The episode begins with a brief introduction and a discussion about the decision to try a live format.
Paul Critchley, a seasoned Lean consultant, shares his background, detailing his journey from a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry to his current role as a Lean practitioner and consultant. He highlights his experiences working with Toyota and Pratt & Whitney, emphasizing the practical application of Lean principles in various industries, including aerospace.
Summit info: https://newenglandleanconsulting.com/summit/
The conversation then shifts to Paul's upcoming event, the New England Lean Summit, scheduled for September 12-13, 2024, in Cromwell, Connecticut. Paul discusses the summit's agenda, which includes workshops, sessions, and a Lean Happy Hour. He expresses his excitement about bringing together Lean professionals from diverse industries to foster learning and networking in a fun and engaging environment.
Paul also introduces the New England Lean Collaborative, a member-based organization aimed at building a community of Lean practitioners in the New England region. He explains the collaborative's activities, such as book clubs, site tours, and resource sharing, designed to facilitate continuous learning and improvement.
The collaborative: https://newenglandleanconsulting.com/the-nelc/
The episode wraps up with Mark and Paul addressing a viewer's question about implementing Lean practices in small companies with limited resources. Paul advises starting small, focusing on incremental improvements, and maintaining momentum through continuous, manageable changes.
Throughout the episode, Paul emphasizes the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for learning and experimenting with Lean practices, highlighting the benefits of fun and engagement in the process. The episode concludes with a reminder of the event details and an invitation for listeners to join the New England Lean Summit and Collaborative.
00:01:24: Guest Introduction - Paul Critchley
00:03:00: Paul's Career Background
00:03:39: Discussion on Practicing Lean - https://practicinglean.com/
00:05:02: New Projects and Endeavors
00:05:29: New England Lean Summit Introduction
00:06:08: Details about the New England Lean Summit
00:07:04: Summit Logistics and Activities
00:09:02: Lean Happy Hour Concept
00:10:00: Hope for Future Annual Events
00:10:19: Overview of the New England Lean Collaborative
00:11:00: Functioning of the Collaborative
00:11:42: Membership Benefits and Activities
00:12:48: Discussion about Industry Participation
00:14:23: Lean Tools and Concepts
00:15:23: Connection with Bob Rush and Workshop Details
00:16:36: Fun Activities Planned for the Summit
00:17:01: Emphasizing fun and networking at the summit
00:17:39: Lessons from Pascal Dennis at Toyota
00:18:31: Incorporating a DJ at the conference
00:19:48: Creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere
00:21:02: Unique conference experiences
00:22:00: Opportunities for
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