Explore Drew Erdmann’s insights on bridging operational excellence between the private and public sectors, derived from his transformative experiences as Missouri’s COO under two governors.
A new podcast episode of the Show Me Excellence Podcast was published on Mar 22, 2022 with the original title:
Continuous Improvement: Bridging the Gap Between Private and Public Sectors
Overview:
Drew Erdmann, former COO of Missouri, discusses his experiences in both public and private sectors, focusing on management transformation in government, continuous improvement strategies, and building resilient networks among departments.
Core content:
- Drew Erdmann served as COO of Missouri from 2017 to 2021, managing transformation across 16 Cabinet departments with 45,000 employees.
- He emphasizes the importance of operational excellence and leadership development within government frameworks.
- Drew shares insights on transitioning between sectors and the challenges of integrating private sector practices into government operations.
- The podcast highlights successes achieved by the operational excellence community during his tenure.
Learnings:
- Listeners will learn how to effectively transition from private to public sectors while maintaining operational excellence.
- Understanding the differences and similarities between the management practices of both sectors can enhance collaboration.
- Strategies for building networks capable of adapting to change are discussed, useful for both sectors.
- Key successes in public sector reform highlight the impact of focused leadership and collaboration in driving improvements.
The original content was published in English.
