Profound - Dr. Deming - Episode 7 - Dr. Steven Spear - High Velocity Edge (Part 1)
Jun 7, 2021
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Dr. Steven Spear, author of 'High Velocity Edge' and a DevOps Enterprise Summit speaker, discusses Lean, TPS, and culture. They cover embracing a culture of experimentation, innovating IT operations through agility, the evolution of lean management, and the importance of lean practices like safety in achieving success.
Fostering a culture of continuous learning and problem-solving enhances organizational success.
Shift from lean management principles to lean tools resulted in a diluted learning aspect of lean philosophy.
Deep dives
Importance of Cultivating Learning Organizations
The podcast delves into the significance of cultivating learning organizations within businesses. It emphasizes that effective leadership involves fostering a culture of continuous learning and problem-solving. By exploring examples such as Alcoa's transformation under Paul O'Neill, where safety committees were formed based on employees with grievances, the importance of valuing employee insights and encouraging a learning dynamic is underscored. This approach not only enhances safety but also drives innovation, productivity, and overall organizational success.
Shift from Lean Management to Lean Tools
The discussion highlights the transition from lean management principles to lean tools within organizations. It points out a historical shift where the essence of lean, centered around managing a learning dynamic, evolved into a focus on tools like value stream maps and Kanban cards. This shift diluted the holistic learning aspect of lean, leading to a perception of lean as a set of transactional tools rather than a comprehensive management philosophy.
Understanding the Complexities of Command and Control
The podcast addresses misconceptions surrounding command and control leadership in organizations. It challenges the notion that leaders can effectively control every aspect of operations like a conductor directing an orchestra. Instead, it advocates for a dynamic of discovery rooted in experimentation and distributed decision-making. By highlighting examples of companies excelling in innovation due to their learning-oriented approach, the discussion emphasizes the limitations of rigid command and control structures in today's complex and rapidly evolving business environments.
This is a part 1 podcast. The second podcast will be posted in a few weeks. (sorry for the abrupt ending). This a podcast I did about a year ago in a different portal. I am a huge fan of Dr. Spear. I always say that there are only two books to read when it comes to Lean. Mike Rother’s Toyota Kata and Dr. Spear, High Velocity Edge. Dr. Spear is one of my favorite DevOps Enterprise Summit speakers. In this episode, we cover the gambit of Lean, TPS, Culture just about everything cool you can think about. For more information about Dr. Spear check out his highveloctyedge.com site.
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