

Finding the Root Causes of Success Rather Than Failure w/ George Pesansky
Jul 15, 2025
In this engaging discussion, George Pesansky, a seasoned expert in operational excellence and co-founder of Capacity to Care, shares his transformative insights on manufacturing success. He argues that focusing on the root causes of success can yield greater results than traditional failure analysis. George challenges the idea of imitating industry giants, urging leaders to nurture their workforce's inherent strengths. Listeners will also hear about empowering communities through employee engagement and the parallels between coaching and business management.
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Early Career Shaped By Global Ops
- George described starting in industrial gases and specialty chemicals where he visited manufacturing operations worldwide.
- Those early experiences shaped his practical understanding of quality, standards, and supply chains.
Find Root Causes Of Success
- Focusing on why good performers succeed unlocks massive upside versus only fixing failures.
- Raising C students to A students yields disproportionately larger gains than solely rescuing failing ones.
Adapt The 20% That Matters
- Copying Toyota wholesale dilutes value because organizations chase everything instead of the vital 20%.
- Identify the core practices that deliver most benefit and adapt them to your culture.