Grow Fast or Grow Slow? | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E37

From discussing the merits of expanding quickly versus gradually to exploring the pivotal role of the shop floor in fostering career development, Andrew and Jay have a lot to talk about in this episode. 

They tackle the idea that anything repetitive should be automatable and ponder what it takes to build a company where employees aspire to retire from. They also examine the importance of assembling a diverse team with varied skills and preferences and the potential of gamification in enhancing productivity.

But it's not all about speed. Andrew and Jay emphasize the significance of being careful with aligning incentives within the shop environment. They shed light on the concept of "sooner, not faster" and the utility of tools like Gantt charts in managing workflows effectively.

Books mentioned: 

New Shop Floor Management: Empowering People for Continuous Improvement by Kiyoshi Suzaki

Henry Ford: My Life and Work by Henry Ford