Explore insights from Nigel Thurlow, former Chief of Agile at Toyota, as he discusses the intersection of Lean and Agile methodologies and the challenges of transformation in organizations.
A new podcast episode of Nigel Thurlow was published on Sep 06, 2022 with the original title:
Agile and Lean Transformation Insights with Nigel Thurlow
Overview:
In this episode, Nigel Thurlow discusses his expertise in Lean and Agile methodologies, exploring their interrelation and the journey from scientific thinking to effective implementations within organizations, particularly Toyota. The conversation covers challenges, insights, and the foundational concepts necessary for successful transformation.
Core content:
- Nigel Thurlow shares his expertise from his time at Toyota, focusing on Lean and Agile methodologies.
- The discussion highlights the challenges of implementing Agile in a traditional setting like Toyota.
- Thurlow elaborates on the differences in leadership styles between Japan and the Western world.
- The importance of the scientific method in effective organizational change is emphasized.
- Insights into how Agile and Lean integrate into the flow system are provided.
Learnings:
- Listeners will gain a better understanding of Agile principles and their relation to Lean practices.
- Insights into overcoming common challenges associated with Agile implementation in large organizations.
- Valuable lessons on the significance of the scientific method and reasoning in organizational workflows.
- Knowledge on the application of PDCA and Scrum in conjunction with Lean methodologies.
- Understanding of how different cultural contexts impact executive leadership in Agile transformations.
The original content was published in English.
