Working together, The Lean Expert Academy and myself, are working to teach and expose Leaders and Lean Practitioners, across a wide variety if industries, including: Healthcare; Manufacturing; Electronics Manufacturing; Wood; Retail, and Service, to the " Instant Lean Leadership" model which assists individuals; organizations; and leaders to be effectively implement "Leadership" in a manner that will help them "break through the walls" of the status quo (of dismal results), through a simplified approach to "selling" a program to prospective clients; as well has enhanced implementation success.

A professional organization that is founded on providing independent research and analysis to individuals, corporations, small businesses, and government agencies that provide unbiased research and analytical information on subjects related to:- Organizational Change Leadership issues.- Organizational Architectural Issues encompassing OD and Organizational Leadership; Culture; Training; Coaching; and Mentoring.- Organizational Change Methodologies encompassing: The Toyota Production System; Lean: Six Sigma and Social Lean@. Capabilities include: designing, effectively implantation; on-hands "real world" success in long-term sustainable organizational performance results.- Mentor, Coach and Assist Leadership in learning how to effectively lead organizations and teams with skills that are practical-based and result in a 90% success rate. (Most change programs have only a 30% success rate according to 50 years of research).- Research studies and providing analysis of organizational topics, such as: Organizational Change; Hr; Safety; Quality; Project Management; OD; Process Improvement Models; Industry and Business Sector Research for Innovation and Leading-Edge Trends; and Analysis and Recommendations on Solving Social Issues.- Consult and teach individuals, organizations and government agencies on the Social Lean@ Model which is a system that I developed and implemented that shows how social problems can be more effectively solved through free-enterprise markets and entrepreneurship efforts versus big government and aid agency's status quo approaches.

This is a professional network, which I founded and developed the model,that brings together professional from all disciplines and fields for the teaching and implementation of Social Lean to help solve social issues in new and status-quo challenging ways and solutions.Social Lean is a lean model that I created using the values, concepts and tools of TPS/Lean to solve long-standing social problems, such as: poverty; education; ecological issues; food distribution and growing; transportation; and improving standards of living throughout the world, including developed countries. This begins with the concept of identifying the root cause of the problems and using value-stream models show the current process of solving these problems to the new, Social Lean@ model. Eliminating wastes; going to the "gemba" (local level); respect for people; effective problem identification and solutions; leadership and challenging the status quo using a free enterprise model and individual efforts versus big government or large administrative organizations, result in more effective, cost-effective solutions.Join the LinkedIn Group: Society for The Advancement Of Social Lean@

The United Quality Management Institute (UQMI) is a professional networking organization that focuses on providing training; certifications; individual and organization coaching/mentoring and implementation assistance on how to effectively implement the Lean Enterprise; Six Sigma; and Leadership methodologies in the real world, in any organization and type of industry.There are chapters located throughout the US and the World and each local chapter provides the opportunity for individuals to participate in local chapter meetings; training events; and networking workshops to become more effective on implementing their Continuous Improvement Initiatives. Chapter members can take advantage of the training and certification programs that the UQMI offers along with the opportunity to network with other individuals and professionals on a local level who have a passion and desire to implement Lean; Six Sigma and Leadership effectively to drive personal and organizational performance to world-class levels.www.uqmi.org

Welcome to the Lean Leadership Institute (LLI)Who are we? What value do we provide?Lean Leadership Institute (LLI):- Enhances Lean Thinking, Learning & Coaching- Develops a Vision of Lean Leadership- Fosters Lean Leaders to Think, Learn, Do, Grow, Lead and Coach thru On-the-Job Development... The Toyota WayLean Leadership Institute (LLI) offers an innovative way to learn the secrets of lean leadership through an online education model that is itself lean, and extends that lean education far beyond the course materials to learning by doing with a coach.Courses we offer that come with a Lean CoachPrinciples of Lean Thinking - http://www.Lean101.caToyota Way to Lean Leadership - http://www.ToyotaLean.com

The Erudite Journal of Business Administration and Management (EJBAM) is delivering support and services to educators and researchers around the world. EJBAM is the leading open access online Journal that publishes peer-reviewed research articles, research analysis and inquiry into issues of significance to the business community. Articles in EJBAM examine evolving and current trends and concerns in the areas of general management, Project management , Accounting management, Communication management, Engineering management, Enterprise content management, Financial management, Human resource management, Information technology management, Marketing management, Educational management , business law, public responsibility and ethics, marketing theory and applications, business finance and investment, general business research, business and economics education, production/operations management, organizational behaviour and theory, strategic management policy, social issues and public policy, management organization, statistics and econometrics, personnel and industrial relations, technology and innovation, case studies, and management information systems.As an Editorial Board Member, I am tasked to review the submitted articles, manuscripts and publications and approve for publication, insuring that the approved publications are relevant, appropriately professional, and are value-added to the learning, knowledge and understanding to those in the business and management fields.

Professional organization for individuals and organizations to network as well as offers training, certfication and degree programs in : Quality; Lean; 6 Sigma; Leadership. Offers Regional Membership Groups for coaching; mentoring and training.Responsible for establishing training curriculum and materials for training and certification qualifications and examinations and also coordinating the instructors activities.

Professional network to assist individuals and organizations to learn how to effectively implement organizational change that will result in transforming an organization into one of "Excellence" achieving sustained performance results through effective integration of people, technology, processes, and resources.

As a Board of Directors Member, I participated in surveys and studies on related to Talent Management issues and hoe to make Talent Management more successful.

As a Board Member, participate in research and surveys that are focused on increasing the knowledge and application of Talent Management related issues; topics; and learning..

Responsible for leading the successful implementation of the Savers Production System (SPS) through collaboration and partnering with Regional Sales Manager; District Managers; Store Managers and Team Members. Working with the Savers Corporate Lean Director and other Regional Lean Leaders facilitate, innovate, lead, and implement Lean Enterprise Concepts and Tools, coupled with a strong people-centered, customer-focused value system, that will eliminate "waste" in the various retail processes in this innovative and socially-oriented retail organization.

This is a affiliated group of consultants, coaches, and leaders who spread the word through training, coaching, mentoring and implementing Lean to individuals and organizations about what Lean is truly about and how to effectively implement Lean in the "real world". It is based on Jeff Liker's "The Toyota Way" and The Toyota Way To Leadership" philosophies and methodologies. www.likerleadersip.comwww.LikerLeadership.com

As a member of the MentorNet Community, I am able to connect with others from around the world who are interested in diversity in engineering, science and many other fields of study.MentorNet's award-winning One-on-One E-Mentoring Program, pairs community college, undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and untenured faculty with experienced professionals in their fields for email-based mentoring relationships. Mentors are professionals in industry, government, higher education, or the non-profit sector.

Performed project management, solution implementation, process improvement, training and statistical analysis as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) on a wide variety of organizational strategic projects.Using the tools of Lean and Six Sigma, primarily Kaizens, project initiatives and the DMAIC process, facilitate and lead cross- functional teams to properly identify root causes, develop cost effective solutions, and assist in the implementation of the solutions. Conduct periodic audits to insure sustainability of the project or implement remedial actions.Projects have been in the areas of: manufacturing processes, contractor management, technology innovations, capital improvements, and training.

Responsible for manufacturing operations at 5 manufacturing facilities to include: process management; customer relations; safety; HR; administration; quality system; continuous improvement.Project management of new product line start-ups as well as serving on the organizational improvement program committee as Leader.

A professional network that assists individuals and organizations learn how to correctly and effectively implement the following types of process improvement approaches: Lean Manufacturing; Toyota Production System; 6 Sigma;Quality Management Systems, Work Simplification,Provide training through internet and on-site in the following areas: Leadership; HR; Safety; Quality; Change Management; Strategic Planning and Execution; Team Building; Coaching and Mentoring.Provide a unique but effective certification training program in Lean Manufacturing that can be taught to those in manufacturing but also modified to provide those in staff and support functions to learn how to successfully implement lean in the office; purchasing; administration; accounting; HR; Logistics; Maintenance. Certified over 700 people throughout the country.

NOTE: This was a Greenfield Start-up operation in which I participated in making a successful venture. Sales grew from $0 in 2002 to @$171,000,000. Responsible for the overall execution of the production; safety; maintenance; quality; HR and training of a 500+employee, multi-shift automotive supplier to Toyota. Profit and Loss responsibility. QS-9000 and TS16949 implementation experience. ISO 9000 and 14001 experience. Root Cause Analysis; 8D Problem-Solving; Corrective Action Program; Quality Training of Production Associates and Team Leaders. Designed and developed a Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Manufacturing environment with responsibility for developing the communication; training; implementation systems; and on-the-floor execution of the Lean/TPS production system through Senior Management Level.Achievements: Reduced scrap from vendor and in-house causes by over 50%.Manufacturing processes improved through employee KAIZEN Teams which resulted in 14.3% improvement in takt times (cycle time); while simultaneously completing process lay-outs for new product and existing products. Improved equipment up time by 33%. (OEE)Reduced space required for in-house inventory by 45% through process changes and inventory and materials control changes. Designed and implemented a Lean manufacturing training program for Production Associates; Managers; Team Leaders; Support Staff and Senior Management.Revamped HR; Safety programs; inventory and parts stocking systems. Average annual KAIZEN savings of $4,000,0000 each year from 2006-2009 1/2002 1/2003

Responsible for the overall development; implementation; training; daily management and administration of the safety program for a leading-edge robotics manufacturer at Toyota Manufacturing ($25 million dollar project). Oversaw as many as 150 employees working for 4 sub-contractors in this large, manufacturing expansion project. NOTE: Project ending and looking to obtain a management position in leading lean manufacturing initiatives and/or manufacturing processes.

Responsible for the overall management of two manufacturing facilities, employing approximately 240 employees. Profit and loss responsibility, along with responsibility for HR; Safety; Quality; Procurement and Accounting departments.* 7 direct reports, including Plant Managers. P & L Responsibility including strategic planning and execution.* Led lean manufacturing concepts and techniques throughout the organization including Manufacturing; Administration; Procurement; Quality; Safety; Accounting and Product Development.* Successfully lead several KAIZEN events.* Lead several successful project implementations in procurement; HR; Safety; Training; Lean Manufacturing; Quality; Accounting; Performance Management that led to cost reductions; process improvements; service response and/or quality improvements/labor savings.* Strong Project Management skills mentoring, leading and training others.* Hands-On implementation/Strong Project Management skills. NOTE: Due to events that occurred after 9/11 dramatically affecting sales levels, company reorganized into one facility (which I proposed and facilitated) but also reorganization and sales levels required staffing cutbacks. My position was eliminated. I have excellent references from this tenure.

A network built of 45 member companies organized to help individuals and organizations network and learn how to effectively implement the following:* Quality Management Systems * Work Simplification; Theory of Constraints; Lean Manufacturing/TPS; TQM).* Safety improvement programs.* Process Improvement.* Leadership, Communtions and Team Building.

Responsible for the overall manufacturing operations for 5 distinct manufacturing facilities. Profit and loss responsibilities, along with strategic planning and execution; leadership of lean manufacturing and teams into the organization. 5 direct reports (all plant managers). P & L responsibility* Led manufacturing projects that resulted in reduction of cycle times; elimination of waste; and labor/materials savings through employee involvement; training and lean manufacturing techniques. Facilitated introduction of teams into organization including being team sponsor; trainer and facilitator. NOTE: Left to take on a turn-around situation and possible equity position.

Provided business management consulting services to a wide variety of clients, primarily in the manufacturing sector. Industries serviced included: printing; electronics; furniture; printing and metal. Used Lean Manufacturing/Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma Tools and Philosophies as core approach.* Cost-savings through projects I oversaw ranged from $12,000 - $250,000 per project in HR ; Manufacturing Processes; KAIZEN Events; HR; Safety; Quality; Engineering..* Strong hands-on implementation of ISO9000; QS-9000 and Toyota Production System Concepts/techniques. NOTE: Partners dissolved the business. Went back into manufacturing.

Successfully led a 4-year organizational 'change program' based upon lean manufacturing; teams, cost-reductions and employee involvement, focusing on process improvements and waste elimination. 18 direct reports, including: production control; engineering managers; safety director; superintendents, and quality manager. P & L responsibility. Responsible for the management and leadership of the following departments: Safety; Manufacturing; Maintenance; Quality; Organizational Training; Production Control; Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Led a successful cost-reduction/process-improvement program that resulted in over $1,000,000 annual savings. Utilized excellent Project Management skills. Won award from State of Wisconsin in 1994 for our successful quality and team programs. Only manufacturing company to be recognized that year for this award

Manager of 350 Employee Organization; 18 Direct Reports over Program Management Team.