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Peavey’s Lean Adventure
Robert Peavey sent us this video showing how he organized his home after reading 2 Second Lean. We love it when Lean makes such a difference in a life!
Tatra Bank Lean
Paul Akers discussed how Lean is used effectively in the banking industry at Tatra Bank.
Ritsuo Shingo – Total Participation
Paul Akers shares one of the best things he learned from Ritsuo Shingo.
With over 40 years’ experience in lean manufacturing, Ritsuo Shingo started working for Toyota in 1970 and later became the president of Toyota China and Hino Motors. Mr. Shingo currently heads the Institute of Management Improvement, a company started by his father, Dr. Shigeo Shingo, who was instrumental in the creative of the Toyota Production System. Mr. Ritsuo Shingo consults with high-level corporate executives worldwide on the subject of Lean leadership and has extended the commitment to Lean into the next generation of world-class Organizations.
Bamboo Batch Work
Paul Akers is in a Bamboo Field in Patagonia, Argentina where he find an example of when patch work in ok.
Lean Shower Improvement
Paul Akers demonstrates a Lean shower in the hotel in Patagonia, Argentina. Solves the problem of turning on the shower without getting wet.
China Tea House
Paul Akers discusses the health benefits of tea and how being in a authentic China Tea House is very meditative.
Using your Head and not your Wallet
Paul Akers discusses how he used his head (and Expedia/Trip Adviser) to find a 5 star hotel room for the price of a 3 star hotel. For more information on Paul’s new book, Lean Travel, press here.
Fueling my Ferrari
Paul Akers discusses how he is training for Ironman. Specifically what he eats each day.
Global Lean Leadership Summit – 2016
Global Lean Leadership Summit 2016
(formerly the Lean Summit)
August 11-13, 2016
Fort Collins, CO
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Paul Akers Website
Paul Akers talks about his new website, paulakers.net, where you can find everything Lean, included his books, 2 Second Lean, Lean Health, Lean Travel, his App, Lean PD, the Lean Hub, The American Innovator, Speaking Events, etc.. Basically, this website is where you go for everything besides FastCap.