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When you and your people do a debrief or “post-mortem” at the end of a project or initiative, what does it look like? Very often in debriefs, we stay at...
What does kindness mean? How can you become kinder this year? And, importantly, how can you become kinder while you increase your learning at the same time? These are just...
“Hoshin is an important tool to make sure that all the members in the organization can share the same goals and action plans to attain their own goals.” – Isao...
It’s never fun to make a mistake, but it’s all about how we respond to it, what we learn from it, and how we can help others learn from it...
As we come to the end of another year, it’s a time to take a pause, look back, and reflect on what we have learned, what we have achieved (or...
The importance of asking questions (the right questions) is one of the foundations of my work. There are all kinds of questions we can ask. Some are more effective, and...
5 Things I’m Grateful For This Thanksgiving There are five things I’m grateful for this Thanksgiving. Yes, 2021 has thrown a lot of challenges our way. The Covid19 pandemic isn’t...
How do you quantify the broad impact of process improvement, a management system, or a leadership learning program? How can organizations measure the financial return on investment in lean or...
We’ve all experienced a time in life, when we were talking to someone close to us (a friend or family member…even a colleague), and we shared a challenge with them....
In celebration of National Author’s day (November 1st) I thought it fitting to celebrate the books and authors that have made an impact on me over the past handful of...
There is something quite remarkable happening on LinkedIn and across other social media platforms at the moment. At the time of writing (end of September 2021), the organization Inspiring Girls...
How do you define your purpose? What are the elements that are known and constant, and what are you discovering along the way? Weaving Purpose: The intersection of the known...
Looking for a Japan study tour that goes beyond factory visits? The Japan Leadership Experience led by Katie Anderson is an immersive lean leadership tour
What is an immersive lean leadership Japan tour all about? For the leaders who join my Japan Leadership Experience, it’s much more than learning the technical side of lean and operational excellence. It’s a journey of leadership and exploring the essence of respect for people: “holding precious what it means to be human.”
My Japan Leadership Experience is unlike any traditional study tour. It’s an immersive journey into the heart of lean, the essence of people-centered leadership, and the cultural practices that make Japan a living classroom for learning and transformation.
Thriving in today’s world requires more than tools or tactics; it demands a culture of continuous learning, grounded in scientific thinking and deep respect for people. In my keynote, Leading to Learn®: Become a Katalyst™ for Continuous Learning, I share how you can become a Katalyst™—a change leader who accelerates learning as the engine for improvement and transformation.
I was honored to be invited as a guest on a special episode of the Comcast + Sky TV Leadership Podcast—a high-level internal series typically
What happens when leaders from around the world step away from their daily routines and immerse themselves in the birthplace of lean, continuous improvement, and people-centered leadership? In May 2025, I had the privilege of leading Cohort 7 of my Japan Leadership Experience—an extraordinary week of learning, connection, and transformation alongside 18 global leaders and 81-year-old Toyota leader Isao Yoshino.
Article originally published on Forbes Jan 3, 2025 as part of Forbes Coaches Council. Have you ever wondered why some employees seem disengaged or appear
Are you ready to move beyond process improvement to become a true driver of transformational change? In October 2024, I had the honor of being
The 6th cohort of my Japan Study Trip leadership program in November 2024 was another incredible experience. 18 global leaders joined me to explore lean
What is a leader’s role in creating a culture of continuous improvement? How can you create a sustainable lean culture? What is the real meaning
What is a leader’s role in creating a culture of continuous improvement? What is the real meaning of kaizen? What does “lean” mean in Japan?
What is a “Lean Mindset”? How can you create a culture of continuous learning? How do you pursue excellence – through learning from failure –
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