Mike Martyn Email & Phone Number

Michael Martyn is the Founder and President of SISU Consulting Group, a firm dedicated to helping organizations drive superior business results through the creation of daily kaizen cultures where “improving the work is the work.” With consultants supporting organizations both domestically and internationally, SISU has become a pioneer in the implementation of Principle-Based Daily Management Systems characterized by high levels of employee engagement and rapid rates of sustained improvement. In addition, SISU Consulting Group is a Licensed Afiliate for the Shingo Institute, with responsibility for the training and development of certified Shingo trainers and examiners. Prior to founding SISU, Mike worked in the private equity arena, successfully turning around companies in both manufacturing and service industries. It was during his time as a turnaround specialist that Mike was personally mentored in the principles of the Toyota Production System and refined his approach to driving business results by creating a management system which engages each member of the organization in team-based problem solving toward customer-centric goals.This approach, described in his book, Own the Gap (www.ownthegap.com) has been used by more than 200 organizations since its publication in 2012 and won the Shingo Prize for Research and Professional Publication. Mike has personally coached more than 100 organizations in implementing the principles of operational excellence, including Baxter Healthcare, Boeing, Raytheon, La-Z-Boy, OC Tanner, Bacardi, Daimler, and Old Mutual Financial, University of Washington, Aera Energy, Boston Scientific and Christie Clinic. Specialties: leading lean transformations, creating custom training and development material, executive coaching, corporate turnarounds

Listed skills include Leadership, Martial Arts, and Technician.