The Rest is Lean

EXPLORE

Religion & Spirituality

Society & Culture

© 2024 PodJoint

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/11/8b/cb/118bcbec-c523-7813-a753-bcbd147e17fe/mza_17786281858866905430.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

The Rest is Lean

Alan Lothian, John Dee, Russell Watkins

21 episodes

6 days ago

Send us a text This episode is going places! Russell shares with the team the reach that the podcast is extending to. You'll be surprised (but not as much as we were!) Team #TRIL delve into the world of the team leader to understand the competencies that make truly world class TLs, as well as discuss some of the pitfalls companies should be aware of when selecting them. Is there a secret sauce? Topics include: Strategic approaches to Organisational Capability.Safe Scenario SettingManaging u...

Show more...

All content for The Rest is Lean is the property of Alan Lothian, John Dee, Russell Watkins and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Send us a text This episode is going places! Russell shares with the team the reach that the podcast is extending to. You'll be surprised (but not as much as we were!) Team #TRIL delve into the world of the team leader to understand the competencies that make truly world class TLs, as well as discuss some of the pitfalls companies should be aware of when selecting them. Is there a secret sauce? Topics include: Strategic approaches to Organisational Capability.Safe Scenario SettingManaging u...

Show more...

Episodes (20/21)

The Rest is Lean

World Class Team Leader Competencies aka Going Global

Send us a text This episode is going places! Russell shares with the team the reach that the podcast is extending to. You'll be surprised (but not as much as we were!) Team #TRIL delve into the world of the team leader to understand the competencies that make truly world class TLs, as well as discuss some of the pitfalls companies should be aware of when selecting them. Is there a secret sauce? Topics include: Strategic approaches to Organisational Capability.Safe Scenario SettingManaging u...

1 week ago

30 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Visual Management, Gemba and Escalation aka 'The Autonomic System'

Send us a text Following on from the last episode on SQCDP, the #tril Team use this as an opportunity to answer some of the great questions we've had from our listeners. Topics include: - Visual Management in general - The 1-3-10 rule & 1-3-3 rule for visual management boards - Rules of escalation - Scenario based training - The benefits of going to Gemba for a leader and how to make time if you're struggling - What is an Autonomic System? Let's not forget the Japanese wor...

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Measuring SQCDP and ensuring value over cost aka 'The measures of unintended consequence'

Send us a text Following the aftermath of #subcon2025, Team #TRIL discuss the dangers of measuring the wrong things in your business. and how to ensure you have balance to drive the right behaviours and enable your business to thrive! Other topics include: - Russell interviewing the wife (will ours be next!) and the sacrifices we sometimes have to make. - Being a pigeon and Floor Space Utilisation. - The Parenting Problem - John and his measures of unintended consequence. - Alan...

1 month ago

34 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Keeping it simple is the key to sustainable lean transformation aka 'Goat or Car'

Send us a text Sustainability and keeping it simple!! Continuing our conversations around lean transformation and sustaining it in your business, John, Russell & Alan (Team#tril) have finally recovered from their trip to #subcon2025. As well as our regular 'Japanese Word' slot the guys continue with their tips and thoughts which can simply be put into practice to aid you on your improvement journey. John brings 'The FOG Index' and 'The Stirling Engine' to the table (which blows A...

1 month ago

28 minutes

The Rest is Lean

#subcon2025 Special Edition. Podcast live at the NEC 'Why lean sustainability can fail'

Send us a text For the first time ever, The Rest is Lean Podcast goes on the road! This time to Subcon2025 at the NEC in Birmingham UK. #subcon2025 The #trilteam enjoy a jam-packed 2 days at the event, taking in some fantastic examples of manufacturing innovation from companies all over the globe. We continued our theme on sustainability of lean transformation projects. Offering insights into what has worked (and not worked) for us during our careers, plus some great questions ...

2 months ago

30 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Barriers to sustainable Lean. Visible support & need 4 lean aka 'When no problem is a problem'

Send us a text Sustainability is the name of the game. Lean Transformations and how to make them stick! In preparation for our pending visit to #subcon2025, Team #tril discuss some of the key attributes that make a lean transformation a successful lean transformation. The 'need' of the organisation.Visibility of the 'Why' and of LeadershipLeader Standard WorkAlan shares some of his experiences on how he learned the hard way! Russell shares his recent visit to Bentley Motors and shares a very...

2 months ago

28 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Useful Gadgets & Team Dynamics for #lean professionals #nlp aka 'Man Down Man Down!'

Send us a text Oh no what are we to do? Where is Russell? Both John and Alan hold the fort this time around as Russ takes a well deserved break. As well as catching up on recent events, the #TRILTeam (Lite!) get onto the topics of Team Dynamics and Activity 'Gadgets'. How important is team makeup and what sources are out there which can help us establish the right balance? What gadgets come in useful when carrying out our lean activities and how has it changed through the years? Also, Alan...

3 months ago

44 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Quality, Cost & Delivery #qcd The essential KPI's for every lean team brief? aka Q&A Session

Send us a text If you thought the last episode was a good one then you're in for a real treat with this! Our first Q&A Podcast of the new series sees #TeamTRIL go through a raft of questions posed by our subscribers. Our Japanese word of the week segment gets another look in, plus the usual trolling of Russell! There's even an opportunity to learn how to see us live later in the year as we take the podcast 'on tour' to the #subcon2025 event at the NEC Birmingham in June. It's free to p...

3 months ago

50 minutes

The Rest is Lean

The 4 types of problem solving skill. Is return to standard Kaizen? aka New season Rambling

Send us a text Series 2 gets underway with a belter! #TeamTRIL share some of their problem solving experiences (good & bad). There's some good old-fashioned 'kimono opening' by the guys along with Russ' Japanese Word of the Week and his "Ambush Question". There will definitely be some 'Restless Reflection' in this section of the Pod, including: Is getting back to standard actually Kaizen? What are the 4 types of Problem solving skill? Can anyone decipher Mr Watkins' scribble? ...

4 months ago

43 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Rachel Reeves faces UK manufacturing questions aka 'Look after our SMEs & Apprentices!'

Send us a text As Series 1 comes to a close #TeamTRIL discuss Russ' recent visit to the Make UK Conference in London. As well as playing 'Word Bingo' and fine craft beers (don't ask!!), some of the key questions, posed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are shared, providing an opportunity for the guys to offer their thoughts on those very important topics Our Japanese word of the week makes another appearance Remember that if you want to get involved with your questions, comments, and tips of yo...

4 months ago

43 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Jugaad to TPM. The merits of using foreign words in your business aka "Talking Japanese'

Send us a text The Team discuss the use of non-native words and phrases within your business. Do they help or hinder? #Jugaad makes an unexpected appearance! Do Three-letter acronyms count as a foreign language? John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk Remember that if you want to get involved with your questions, comments, and tips of your o...

5 months ago

40 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Start your lean journey. Is Honda, Toyota, Nissan's approach different? aka 'A Borg Mentality'

Send us a text This episode is a real rollercoaster of a podcast! The TRIL Team offer their thoughts on a question about how to start your lean journey if your the leader of a business. They cover the capabilities required to make highly effective people within your lean organisation. Also some great questions to ask when trying to establish how effective your processes are. John offers his view on the differences in approach between Toyota and Honda, whilst Russell discusses another one ...

5 months ago

55 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Who is the best Operator? & how does a group share lean practice aka Buddy plants & pull

Send us a text This episode is jam-packed with tips and stories from our previous lean exploits. Picking up from an audience question, the team quickly get on to the topic of discussing their 'Best' Operator experiences. Also, how lean (if applied effectively) should helping the operator through making life less painful whilst maintaining safety levels and quality product. John discusses his 'Ingot' experience, Alan his 'calm under pressure' employee, whilst Russell reflects on a 'gliding' Ja...

5 months ago

51 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Avoid the most common red tagging mistakes in 5S activities aka 'A Dose of 5S Part 2'

Send us a text This episode continues from the great discussions the team had previously on 5S (or 5C) Alan, Russell & John reflect on their experiences on 5S activities they've led over the years The purpose of 5SThe real intent of the red tag (which may surprise a few!)When red tags are not allowed??Pointers on conducting an effective 5S activityHow 5S supports TPM Ending the episode with 'Top Tip Time' with Russell. Remember that if you want to get involved with your questions, commen...

6 months ago

45 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Deploying 5S, 5C, Workplace Organisation. It's a Lean model, not a script aka 'A Dose of 5S'

Send us a text In this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including a continuation from our previous episode around 'The Toughest Job'. Having discussed what the guys have been up to since they last met, the episode primarily focussed on 5S (or 5C, Workplace Organisation, etc). One of the foundations of stabilising and improving your environment. Including a top tip by John! In addition, topics included baseline assessments to know where to...

6 months ago

45 minutes

The Rest is Lean

How to assess a company QUICKLY, for Lean traits aka First Visit tips

Send us a text In this Episode, the boys share some quick and easy techniques to learn about a company on a first visit, or to find out more about your own company. These techniques will often lead to insights and opportunities to improve If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more than 25 years each to the topi...

7 months ago

12 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Live Pareto charts and alternate data for effective CI Op-ex and Lean, aka 'Skip Diving'

Send us a text In this episode, the guys discuss Data and Digital Transformation. From the pitfalls of planning and preparation to simple, low cost alternatives to converting data into accurate information quickly, allowing you to make the right decisions fast! John tries out his new E-Bike and finds an old photo from his distant past which some of you may recognise! Russell talks about 'treating problems as treasures' and Alan mentions the varied industries where lean is being applied whil...

7 months ago

46 minutes

The Rest is Lean

We name the toughest job in manufacturing & how to support them in lean aka "well meant intent"

Send us a text In this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including the power of perspective! Russell also poses the question on what is the toughest role in an organisation. Many of you maybe surprised by our responses!! As ever, the TRIL Team share their experiences on all of the above, and provide some ideas on how to incorporate Lean into all of these to make a business just that little bit better! Remember that if you want to ge...

7 months ago

48 minutes

The Rest is Lean

Effective Start of Shift Briefs and the negative impact of bad ones aka 'Check-in Fury'

Send us a text In this episode, the guys find out that the podcast is gaining global reach and they take some Q&A from the audience. They also offer their take on the importance of starting your shift well and how to make your start of shift briefs as effective as possible. Last but certainly not least, don't miss Alan's rant about a recent airport check-in experience!! Don't forget to email the podcast at therestislean@gmail.com John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net...

7 months ago

39 minutes

The Rest is Lean

What makes a good lean change agent aka Avengers Assemble, and how we got started in Lean

Send us a text In this episode, the boys share how they first got into Lean, and start to debate what makes someone well suited to a role as a 'change agent' If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works from 3 guys who have dedicated more than 25 years each to the topic, then this may be the podcast for you. Please subscribe to the channel, click ...

7 months ago

27 minutes