Introducing the Lean Global Connection
VIDEO INTERVIEW - In this conversation with our editor, John Shook discusses Lean Thinking post-pandemic and its role tackling large-scale problems, and introduces an upcoming free event you don't want to miss.
Interviewee: John Shook, Chairman, Lean Global Network
Interviewer: Roberto Priolo, Editor, Planet Lean
Interviewee highlights:
- 1:43: What is the role of Lean Thinking in the post-pandemic world?
- 7:22: What can you tell us about the adaptability lean firms have showed in the "new normal"?
- 10:54: Lean, global challenges and the Lean Global Network
- 16:56: Introducing the Lean Global Connection
- 23:15: What to expect from this event content-wise?
- 34:12: What is your presentation going to focus on?
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