Why New Operations Leaders Fail the First 100 Days Test
In this episode of the Impruvers podcast, we explore why over 60% of new operations leaders such as COOs and VPs of Operations fail to…
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11 Things Leaders Underestimate about Operational Excellence
In this episode, we kick off a brand new book project titled The EBITDA Multiplier: The Four Tenants of Operational Excellence for Scalable High Value…
Why You Should Never Reinvent the Lean Wheel
In mid-sized manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, the biggest enemy of operational excellence isn’t waste—it’s time-to-value. Traditional continuous improvement wisdom tells us to map our unique…
The Hard Truth about Soft Cost Savings
In this episode of the Improvers podcast, host Calvin L. Williams dives into a recurring conversation in the world of continuous improvement and Lean: the…
Creating Lean Diamonds: Balancing Pressure and Heat for Operational Excellence
Welcome back to work this week, Impruvers! In this episode of the Impruvers Podcast, host Calvin L. Williams dives into a powerful metaphor for organizational…
When Lean Becomes a Cult (and How to Fix It)
Does your Lean or Operational Excellence program feel more like a religious cult than a business strategy? In this episode of the Improvers podcast, host…
Tier Meetings Part 4 of 4 – Mastering Tier 3 Meetings: Strategic Leadership Meets Operational Excellence
In the highly anticipated conclusion to our four-part series on tier meetings, host Calvin L. Williams dives deep into Tier 3 meetings, the ultimate platform…
Mastering Tier 2 Meetings – Removing Barriers & Empowering the Frontline (Part 3 of 4)
Welcome back to the Impruvers podcast with your host, Calvin L. Williams! In this Memorial Day episode, we are diving into Part 3 of our…
Tier Meetings P2 – Tier 1: Frontline Problem-solving
Welcome back to The Improvers podcast! In Part 2 of our four-part series on lean management, host Calvin L. Williams dives into the frontline operating…
Lean Tier Meetings Part 1 – Gemba Walks
Welcome back, Impruvers! In this episode, host Calvin L. Williams kicks off a four-part series on Lean management meetings, starting with what we call “Tier…