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

This week's guest is Jennifer Drago. Ron and Jennifer discussed having a long-term vision, data-driven strategies, overcoming resistance to change, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Jennifer likes (4:01) Her background (4:24) Why having strategy and vision is important (7:35) Balancing for-profit need with altruism (10:05) Painting the long-term vision and creating strategic pillars (15:56) Getting total buy-in (17:25) Communicating your vision (19:39) Some general examples (21:18) How Jennifer overcame resistance to change (23:27) Other challenges she has seen leaders face (25:30) What Jennifer is most proud of (29:30) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Jennifer's Website Jennifer on LinkedIn Jennifer on YouTube Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What D