Discover how Pennie Saum combines her expertise in Lean process improvement with personal experiences of trauma to enhance employee engagement and resilience in the workplace.
A new podcast episode of Pennie Saum was published on Jun 15, 2021 with the original title:
Process Improvement Insights from Pennie Saum
Overview:
In this episode, process improvement expert Pennie Saum discusses her experiences with Lean methodologies, employee engagement, and personal growth. She shares insights into trauma healing and advocacy for abuse survivors.
Core content:
- Pennie Saum shares her expertise in process improvement and the Lean approach applied in the transportation sector.
- The discussion covers A3 thinking and its applications both at work and in personal development.
- Insights into employee engagement and how it contributes to productivity improvement are highlighted.
- Pennie discusses her personal journey with trauma and her work advocating for abuse survivors.
- The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s “why” in both professional and personal contexts.
Learnings:
- Listeners will gain knowledge about A3 thinking and its relevance in continuous personal and professional improvement.
- The importance of personal development is discussed, linking it to overall employee engagement and productivity.
- Pennie’s experiences illustrate the impact of trauma on personal growth and the significance of advocacy.
- Understanding the driving motivations behind one’s actions, or the “why,” is emphasized in fostering growth.
- The episode highlights the Be Loud Movement, focusing on empowering trauma survivors to find their voice.
The original content was published in English.