Join Pennie Saum, a process improvement expert, as she shares insights on A3 thinking, employee engagement, and overcoming trauma, blending personal development with professional growth.
A new podcast episode of “Process Improvement Insights” was published on Jun 15, 2021, with the original title:
Chatting with Pennie Saum: Process Improvement and Personal Growth
Overview:
In this episode, Pennie Saum, a process improvement expert, discusses her experience with Lean methodologies, employee engagement, and her advocacy work with trauma survivors. Saum shares insights on personal development and the significance of knowing one’s motivations.
Core content:
- Pennie Saum specializes in process improvement within the transportation industry, focusing on employee engagement and productivity.
- Her expertise includes A3 thinking and continuous improvement methodologies, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
- Pennie’s personal journey through trauma has shaped her professional focus on mentoring and developing employees.
- She is an author and speaker, advocating for survivors of trauma, particularly child sexual abuse victims.
Learnings:
- Understanding A3 thinking can enhance both professional processes and personal development efforts.
- The episode emphasizes the importance of knowing your motivations, or “why,” in both work and personal life.
- Listeners will learn strategies for improving employee engagement and productivity through effective training.
- Pennie’s insights illustrate the connection between personal struggles and professional growth in continuous improvement.
The original content was published in English.
