
Sam Landers
Retiree from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 32min
Episode 31: Thinking Outside the Lean Box
Norbert Majerus and Sam Landers discuss Goodyear's innovative culture, the explicit goal of obsoleting products, promoting risk-taking, and fostering collaboration. They highlight how this culture led to a successful Lean transformation, avoiding bankruptcy. Key aspects include clear goals, crude prototypes, and patience in innovation attempts. Gain insights into engaging leaders in new ideas and the synergy between people skills for Lean and innovation.