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Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership

GA 523 | The Cleveland Clinic Improvement Model with Tim Pettry

Apr 11, 2024
Lean practitioner Tim Pettry discusses outside perceptions of Toyota, Cleveland Clinic's continuous improvement journey, physician involvement, and an unusual workshop at the upcoming Shingo Conference.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Cleveland Clinic Improvement Model emphasizes alignment, visual management, and engaging physicians in continuous improvement efforts.
  • Tim Pettry introduced an innovative Lean Bowling Workshop to enhance learning and engagement through experiential activities.

Deep dives

Tim's Lean Journey and Continuous Improvement Background

Tim Petrie initially started his lean journey at Ford, where he learned about continuous improvement and lean methodologies. Transitioning to the Cleveland Clinic, he became involved in the Shingo Institute, eventually becoming a Shingo Examiner. Through his experience, he applied Lean principles and focused on organizational development to drive improvement.

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