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DAY 3 - Embracing Lean Thinking

Tamar Nelson

KEYNOTE: July 22nd, Friday, @ 7:00am PST

KEYNOTE: Future Proofing Lean Cultures

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Speaker Bio

Having spent more than two decades working with 250+ organizations within the private and public sectors covering
many industries across six countries, I have a deep-seated passion for building simplicity and flexibility around
people and processes.Tamar is a specialist at the forefront of operational resilience serving to bring COOs and their
organizations the ability to ensure systems capabilities, cultivate adaptable practices, and manage risks in real time with
an efficient plan to create profitable outcomes for stakeholders, end-users, and regulators.

Session Summary

Many businesses start their Lean journey and shortly after they lose momentum. How can this pitfall be avoided? How
can organizations future proof their Lean culture and journey. How can they be built to last?

Professor Bob Emiliani

KEYNOTE: July 22nd, Friday @ 8:15am PST

KEYNOTE: Understanding the Past State

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Speaker Bio

Bob Emiliani is an engineer, researcher, author, teacher, and leadership trainer and coach. He worked in industry for 15
years and had management responsibility in engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing. Subsequently he worked as a
full-time professor for 23 years teaching various subjects related to progressive management.

Session Summary

Over the decades it has been proven to be difficult to move Lean forward from a niche management practice to one
that is commonly found in organizations of all types. This presentation will highlight 13 years of research to unravel the
mystery of why most CEOs remain fully committed to archaic classical management. It is only by understanding the ways
and means by which the past retains its grip on the present that greater progress in management thinking and practice
can be achieved.

Megan Williams, Nathaniel Bradley III, Ajanae Cannady, Katie McCune, Benjamin Purificacion, Kayleigh Vocca, Drew Brown, Isheia Williams

LIVE SESSION: July 22nd, Friday @ 9:30am PST

Building a Culture of Innovation in Local Government

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About the Denver PEAK Academy

Our Motto is: Innovate Elevate Repeat
Our Vision Statement is: PEAK - Changing the way government operates
to improve your experience.
Our Mission Statement is: PEAK Academy trains and coaches employees
at all levels to improve the way government works. Through innovation,
employees do more with less and enhance the Denver experience.
Learn more about us and what we do to help the community of Denver by
using Lean principles to change the culture of government by visiting our
website to see the results of our work: https://bit.ly/3nRxGBj

Session Summary

Over the past 10 years, employees within the City and County of Denver have been learning and applying Lean principles
to improve and innovate they way in which we deliver services to the public. We will talk about how our Peak
Academy trainings and our follow-up with participants has built a continuous improvement culture in the City and
County of Denver.

Day 3 Forum

LIVE SESSION: July 22nd, Friday @ 11:15am PST

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Andrew Koenig

LIVE SESSION: July 22nd, Friday @ 1:00pm PST

Lean Transformations from a Leader's Perspective

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Speaker Bio

Andrew Koenig is the President of CITY Furniture. South & Central Florida’s #1 Furniture Retailer with over 35 locations
and 2,700 associates. CITY has been undergoing a 15 year Lean Conversion that has now been referred to as the CITY
Furniture Operating System (CFOS) that is successfully growing in all departments of the company.

Session Summary

Andrew is going to share his journey of trying to introduce Lean into an organization. From resistance to acceptance,
what it is like for leadership to create a Lean culture. Gain insights into the what and why of embracing Lean thinking
from the perspective of leadership. Understanding Andrew’s whys can help you better address the needs of leadership
in your organizations.

Summit Hansei Reflections / Closing Session

LIVE SESSION: July 22nd, Friday @ 2:15pm PST

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Jamie Flinchbaugh

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

The Leader’s Role in Problem Solving

Speaker Bio

Jamie Flinchbaugh is the Founder of JFlinch and author of “People Solve Problems” and “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to
Lean.” He has helped purpose-driven leaders craft effective, resilient organizations at over 300 companies.

Session Summary

Problems are showing up every day with your customers, your supply chain, in your inbox, in your metrics...how do
you deal with it all? The role of the leader is to help bring some order to the landscape of problems, including how we
manage and prioritize the landscape of problems, and how we help frame problems for others. We also must develop
the right behaviors that surround problems, ranging from how we cultivate our creativity to how we drive with initiative.
In this talk, we will explore these many ingredients and more to help make you more effective and focused as a
problem-solving leader.

Ben Hoseus

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Creating Systems of Continuous People Development

Speaker Bio

Ben Hoseus is the COO of Adaptive, a software platform designed to enable productive engagement and development. Ben finds fulfillment in learning, teaching, and applying principles of servant leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving in order to help address issues of today and the future. He has wide experience in the functions of Operations, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Project Management within a variety of sectors. As a consultant and advisor Ben has worked with multinational enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and non-profit organizations across the globe.

Session Summary

Beat the Great Resignation! Never before in history has it been more critical to engage your team members. Demo-
graphic and technological shifts and a global pandemic have intensified the challenges of engaging and developing
employees. Team members are searching for more. They want to have a clear purpose to work as part of a team to be
fully engaged to develop professionally and to feel fulfilled in their work. The answer to this problem is simple yet not
easy. It is found by creating systems of continuous people development.

Professor Steven H. Jones

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Transforming Your Organization to Establish a Lean Culture

Speaker Bio

In this session, Transforming Your Organization to Establish a Lean Culture, Professor Steven H. Jones discusses the
critical elements necessary for an organization’s successful transformation to adopt a Lean culture. He calls upon his
personal experience leading these cultural transformations in global organizations and 30+ years of Lean experience to
point out common pitfalls and opportunities with Lean transformations.

Session Summary

Steven is sn Assistant Professor in the Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. There he leverages
30+ years of real world experience to teach in the Department of Operations, Business Analytics and Information
Systems. He has been an executive leader specializing in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
practices in global organizations. Skilled and certified in Scrum, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma and Project Management frame-
works. He has used these skills in global process improvement projects that realize cost savings and increased revenue
performance. External to the College of Business, Steven is a member of the International Society of Six Sigma
Professionals, the American Society for Quality and the Project Management Institute. He earned a B.A. in
Communications from The University of Cincinnati, an Executive MBA from Xavier University of Ohio and completed his
international business studies at Sophia University in Tokyo.

Kiran Kachela

PRE-RECORDED SUMMIT SESSION

Barriers to Achieving a Lean Culture Change and How to Overcome Them

Speaker Bio

Kiran Kachela is the Founder of Continuous Improvement Projects Ltd based in the UK, a Business Solutions Enterprise
specialising in enhancing customer experiences, driving organisational change and achieving sustainable efficiencies
and profitability. She is an experienced and qualified Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Practitioner, Change Management
Practitioner and Project Manager. With experience of working with large corporations, leading academic institutions,
Central Government and Healthcare, Kiran brings with her a wealth of experience across a variety of sectors and is able
to truly comprehend and execute sustainable organisational change.

Session Summary

Since the emergence of Lean Manufacturing, many organisations have strived to implement it. Nonetheless, achieving
a Lean Culture Change is no mean feat. There are so many aspects to consider and several barriers to overcome.
Creating a Lean enterprise needs a tremendous change in culture, habits and attitudes – all of which pivot around
people rather than a set of tools for efficiency. In this session, Kiran shares her experience of organisations seeking to
adopt a Lean Culture and analyses the common trials and tribulations, and how to overcome the barriers to truly drive
a shift in culture.

Nihat Karaoglu

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

The Power of Kaizen in Creating a Culture of Excellence

Speaker Bio

Works in tech management. Expert in #Lean #agile #engineering practices. He is a Board member at NK Institute of
Human Advancement, a non-profit promoting social responsibility. Active in cancer patient’s rights advocacy. Nihat’s
specialties include: Socially Responsible Businesses, Innovation, Start-ups, Growth Hacking, Medical Devices, Health-
care, Microfinance, Blockchain. He is experienced in #building and #growing high-performance organizations. He has
a deep understanding of technology from silicon to cloud. Managing and leading realization of complex technical
projects.
Nihat has worldwide experience working in the UK, the US, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland,
Korea, Singapore, Turkey, and Pakistan. He also speaks the following languages: Turkish, English, Dutch, French,
German and Japanese.

Session Summary

There is a lot that goes into creating a culture of excellence in your organization, and perhaps the most important
yet often overlooked thing is to embrace the practice of Kaizen. This simple yet powerful concept will transform any
individual or business that uses it.

Adam Lawrence

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Chartering Events to Guarantee Winning Results

Speaker Bio

Adam Lawrence is the Managing Partner of Process Improvement Partners, LLC. He has 30+ years of experience in
process improvement activities, targeted at manufacturing and business processes. Having facilitated 300+ Kaizen
events in multiple industries around the world, Adam aligns with leadership, engages teams, and creates sustainable
results. Adam has mastered the use of many different process improvement methodologies, allowing him to implement
the best strategy for each organization’s goals and objectives. He develops sessions that are fun, engaging, and laser-
focused. Adam is 100 percent committed to ensuring the team has a winning result and a fantastic experience.
Married to his wonderful wife, Peggy, for over 30 years, they have one son (Tyler, his IT department). Adam grew up in the
Washington, DC area and received his BS in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech. He earned Lean certifications
from the University of Michigan. Adam enjoys time with family and friends, loud music, traveling, the many great clients
he has worked with (his extended family), and his many business adventures. “The Wheel of Sustainability” is his first
book.

Session Summary

1.The story of the partnership between City Furniture and Process Improvement Partners and how we reenergized the
Kaizen Culture in an established Lean Organization.
2. What must be done to ensure a winning experience for any Kaizen team. The four critical elements of Chartering that
guarantees the win.
3. Real life examples of the application of the Wheel of Sustainability during Kaizen events that illustrate how each element was utilized to create lasting results.

Evelina Markauskė

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Business Excellence in Difficult Times and Beyond

Speaker Bio

Continuous improvement professional with 8+ years of experience and proven track record of successful Lean trans-
formations in Thermo Fisher Scientific – Vilnius (Lithuania) and Kiryat Shmona (Israel) sites. Former researcher in the
field of biochemistry with BS degree in Biochemistry and MS degree in Analytical chemistry from Vilnius University,
MBA graduate of the ISM University of Management and Economics, qualified Master trainer of PPI (Practical Process
Improvement) methodology. Evelina is currently Sr. Manager of Business Excellence at Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics,
leading Lean initiatives and sustaining continuous improvement culture at a site of 1900 people.

Session Summary

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we use the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System, that creates a culture
of exceptional performance and continuous improvement, strengthening our position as the world leader in serving
science. I will present the Business Excellence journey in Vilnius (Lithuania) site, that has been awarded the Shingo Prize
for operational excellence for its accomplishments in the area of Lean management few years ago. Strong Lean culture
ensures thriving, especially in recent years, when the site grew more than twice in employee population and revenue,
related to steep ramp up of products to address Covid-19.

Derek McIntire

BONUS REPLAY OF A PREVIOUSLY RECORDED SESSION

The Turnaround of a 40 Year Old Manufacturing Facility – 
The 3 Phases Utilized

Speaker Bio

Derek is an experienced Operational Executive who is as at ease with day-to-day operational issues as he is working
on Boards. With 30 + years’ experience ranging across various Technologies i.e. Semiconductors/Hybrids/Flex-Circuits/
Mobile-Phone/Medical Pulp Moulding/Fibre Optics, Automotive. He has also worked in Italy, Austria, USA, Mexico and
Hungary as part of these assignments. Laterally within these roles Derek has been involved in turnaround roles and offered
support to management teams during private ownership sell-out to Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisition integration of newly acquired organizations into the new ownership. Derek focusses on assessing the issues, working with team members and key stakeholders to ensure that through a systematic, approach the final result is delivered in a timely fashion.
This will focus on operational and financial measures to deliver tangible results. Derek has led and been involved in
achieving The Queens Award for Excellence in Innovation, Best Factory Award for Judges special award for – Leadership/
Culture Change/Engineering capability improvement, Best Process plant [Highly commended] plus Manufacturer of
the Year Award for SME [>125Employees], Highly commended. Derek is now a Judge and site assessor for the TMMX
[Manufacturer of the Year Awards] for the last 5 years, focusing on Operational Excellence.

Session Summary

Moving from Private Ownership to PE Investors & being brought in to turnaround the manufacturing facility. The first
thing I recognized was great people – but lacking real leadership and direction. By Listening then setting out a phased
approach the team transformed the facility and became an integral part of the Sales & Marketing story. My Rule of Thumb
is – for each past 10 years of an organization, it will take ~ 2 years of work to positively alter that history.

Dr. M (Mohan-Parameswaran), Mike Carnell

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Lean Thinking: Synchronicity with the CADENCE of TECHNOLOGY Interface

Dr. M Bio

Dr M has done his doctoral work in the field of “ Organizational Behavior ‘. He served over 26 years in the Aviation
Industry: Power Generation Industry : Consumables Goods industry ; Pharmaceuticals industry in Top Leadership
positions. . His Consultancy Firm ‘WARANS’ is operational for the last 20 plus years , provides consultancy in the field
of ‘Lean Management : TQM : TPM’. He is a talk show host on “CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT”- Dr M Vodcast, His
Sensei is Sensei Masaaki Imai.

Mike Carnell Bio

Mike has years of experience and is an Author, Serial Entrepreneur, Management Consultant, and is passonate about
Continual Improvement, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.

Session Summary

As technology is rapidly advancing, understanding how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning can be used
to improve our processes and add value to our customers is essential to anyone trying to continuously improve their
organizations. Check out this session as we discuss how rapidly advancing technology is fast outpacing the ability for
people and organizations to adapt and change with it, and what you need to know to stay relevant.

Hide Oba (大庭英嗣)

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Engineering a Lean Culture

Speaker Bio

Hide Oba is a passionate practitioner, implementing Toyota Production System (TPS) philosophies to drive change in
the organizations to accomplish business results for 20+ years. He has worked with many kinds and sizes of operations
in different industries, such as automobiles, energy, food, etc. He has consulted in diverse countries by deepening his
understanding of each culture and is skilled at managing and leading cross-functional teams. Developed, implemented
& executed a corporate-wide training program, which balances both On-Job Training & Off-Job Training.

Session Summary

Many engineers have developed the Toyota production system. They approach any problem with this engineering
mindset, including “culture.” In this session, I want to share a framework for analyzing the shop floor so that
we can engineer TPS culture. a. Introduction b. Explanation of the framework (Understanding the “structure”)
c. The “structure” of culture.

Arnout Orelio

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

The Story of the Boat: a 30 Minute Lean Transformation

Speaker Bio

Arnout Orelio has been working with Lean management since 1995. The last 17 years as a trainer, coach and consultant
in health care. He helps physicians and other healthcare leaders who want to learn how to improve and become a
self-reliant problem solver. Arnout focuses on teaching Lean leadership, as author, speaker and mentor, bringing top
performance and high levels of productivity within everyone’s reach. His mission is to make “more time for better health
care”. Based on all his experiences he has written two books about Lean thinking and leadership in health care. His
latest book will be launched in September 2022.

Session Summary

In this session I will tell you a story that will change your thinking, and provide you with a metaphor and common
language for your (future) Lean transformations.

Paul Smith

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Maintaining Focus and Awareness through
Visual Management Lessons from Japan

Speaker Bio

Paul’s expertise spans Japanese management practices, process analysis and optimisation. He completed a Masters and
PhD at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Engineering as an awardee of a Japanese Government scholarship. Paul is
Director and co-founder of Shinka Management, a consulting firm specializing in the transfer of Japanese management
know-how to global industry. Shinka Management runs the Lean Japan Tour several times annually, showcasing the best
that Japan has to offer in Lean management culture. The Shinka Management team has grown over the past decade
to comprise a consulting team consisting of former Toyota factory managers from Japan and international experts with
Japanese industry experience. The team spans Australia, Japan, North America, Latin America and Europe, and the
company supports clients in over 60 countries.

Session Summary

Visual Management is considered fundamental to Kaizen and Lean management culture in Japan, allowing issues to
quickly be identified and addressed. Further, visual management is an effective tool for maintaining the focus and
awareness of front-line staff with respect to key performance areas which a company is targeting, often with powerful
results. Through photo and video examples, Paul will share simple, low-cost visual management applications from
Japanese industry and society, and the thinking and psychology behind their use. The principles behind these examples
can readily be adapted for use in your own organization, to improve safety, quality and productivity within your
workplace

Gary Vansuch, Michelle Malloy, Kourtnei Osborn, Becka Roux, Kayley Smiley, Samantha Millison, Stephen Barela

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Making Public Service Better!  Launching the Second Decade of Innovation, Improvement, and Engagement at CDOT

Team Bio

We are the Office of Process Improvement team for the Colorado Department of transportation (CDOT), and we help
others at CDOT in 2 primary ways: we help everyone get engage in improving our operations on a continuous basis, and
we work to help ensure that each and every person can be successful with each and every change that impacts them.

Session Summary

Come and see what we are doing at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). We are improving our operations so we can deliver excellent services and products to all of our customers. We are working to engage everyone, every day at CDOT to make government services more effective, efficient and elegant. This is crucial for fulfilling CDOT’s Mission:
“To provide the best multi-modal transportation system for Colorado that most effectively and safely moves people, goods, and information”
The Office of Process Improvement (OPI) has three main lines of service:
- Innovation & Engagement Services
- Business Project & Change Management Office
- Strategy Services
It is through these 3 lines of service that the OPI works to engage all CDOT’ers to improve their work processes,
products and services. From the Lean Everyday Idea (LEI) Program for smaller front line improvement to the Concept to
Project (C2P) Program that works to ensure that larger business improvements are successful and CDOT realizes their
intended benefits. Finally, the OPI’s Strategy service area engages others at CDOT to work together to design and
execute strategic plans that drive CDOT’s performance.

Daniel Zepeda, Varasha Jayade

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Manufacturing Brilliance to Embrace Workforce Challenges

 Daniel Zepeda Bio

Daniel is passionate about bridging the gap between Lean Manufacturing theory and Operational Excellence.
He specializes in Model Based System Engineering and Coaching Lean Methodology.

Varasha Jayade Bio

Leader with significant engineering experience and expertise in process engineering, supplier development, and quality
assurance. People-focused professional who invests time to build solid relationships and brings cross-functional teams
together. Challenges and motivates organizational cultural-change towards continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities. Challenges the status quo and drives
positive results that increase the bottom-line. Proven success in executing projects and helping the organization reach
its desired goals. Enjoys coaching, mentoring, and empowering individuals to bring their best version into the workplace. Fosters a culture of creativity and professional growth. Always open to meet new professionals and leaders on this
platform. Let’s connect, get to know each other, and explore opportunities. Please send a request if you would like to chat!

Session Summary

3500 manufacturers contribute over $33 billion to Iowa’s economy, making it the largest sector in Iowa’s economy. With
nearly, 219,000 people working in manufacturing, it has an unmatched ability to provide high quality jobs to Iowa’s
population - according to CIRAS 2021-2022 assessment report. However, the number one problem currently facing any
manufacturer is hiring and retaining the workforce. During this session we will use our collective experience and introduce
manufacturing best practices that can help you and your team to engage, empower, and ultimately retain the best talent.
Case studies and key principles from our learning to solve your current challenges will be the heart of this interactive
session. We will help you understand the link between operational metrics and business finance and to leverage
technology to create a productivity leap using RIGHT3 (Right information, right time, right person). Be sure to join us.

Sannah Vinding

PRE-RECORDED SESSION

Is Lean Marketing Really a Thing?
My Personal Journey When Establishing a Lean Marketing Team

Speaker Bio

Sannah Vinding is an engineer, B2B marketing strategist, and a process excellence executive who believes that curiosity,
creativity, and critical thinking are the key skills to being innovative in today’s fast-paced world. She is a creative busi-
ness professional with about 20 years of experience in innovative product development, digital marketing, and agile/
Lean methodologies. Sannah is forward-thinking with a proven track record of driving results in revenue, new product
growth, and productivity, she is a naturally strategic thinker and creative problem solver equipped with an engineering
know-how mindset.

Session Summary

- Lean focuses on improving the systems as a whole
- Lean marketing strategy is the solution to immeasurable results. We all know that if you can’t measure it, you can’t
improve it
- A Lean marketing model maximizes value for customers while running Lean with your resources.
- The Lean marketing framework is primarily focused on iteration, testing, and measurement as they are the core tenants
of the Lean methodology.

- Frequent status meetings - share learnings - stay focused (my learnings: weekly meetings, team, data collection, feed-
back, learnings)

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