GA 588 | When Lean Doesn’t Stick with Holly Plaga
Update: 2025-07-10
Description
This week's guest is Holly Plaga. Ron and Holly discussed why lean doesn't always take root, the mindset necessary for success, creating a sustainable lean culture, Holly's "favorite mistake," and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
The quote Holly likes (2:52 )
Her background (3:31 )
Why lean doesn't always take root (7:33 )
The mindset you need for lean to be successful (9:26 )
Tips for creating a sustainable culture (12:54 )
Holly's "favorite mistake" (14:50 )
Dealing with CAVE people (16:28 )
Her final words of wisdom (20:55 )
Podcast Resources
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Holly on LinkedIn
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Why else does lean and continuous improvement not stick?
In this episode you'll learn:
The quote Holly likes (2:52 )
Her background (3:31 )
Why lean doesn't always take root (7:33 )
The mindset you need for lean to be successful (9:26 )
Tips for creating a sustainable culture (12:54 )
Holly's "favorite mistake" (14:50 )
Dealing with CAVE people (16:28 )
Her final words of wisdom (20:55 )
Podcast Resources
Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3
Holly on LinkedIn
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 Do You Think?
Why else does lean and continuous improvement not stick?
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