Discover how Dr. William Harvey translates his Marine Corps experience into corporate success in lean management, emphasizing goal setting, teamwork, and the principles of Kaizen.
A new podcast of Business Process Management Insights was published on Aug 23, 2022, with the original title:
Transferring Skills from Military to Corporate: Dr. William Harvey’s Journey
Overview:
Dr. William Harvey shares insights from his transition from the U.S. Marine Corps to a corporate career in lean management. He discusses key skills related to goal setting, teamwork, leadership, and the practice of Kaizen, highlighting their impact on collaboration and continuous improvement in manufacturing.
Core content:
- Dr. William Harvey discusses the important skills he transferred from the U.S. Marine Corps to lean management in his corporate career.
- Key insights include effective goal setting, fostering teamwork, and the significance of observing gemba.
- The concept and definition of Kaizen, along with its leadership lessons, are emphasized.
- Dr. Harvey also shares strategies to create a collaborative environment within organizations.
Learnings:
- Listeners will learn how early influences shaped Dr. Harvey’s approach to setting challenging personal goals.
- Effective tactics for enhancing teamwork and collaboration in a work environment are provided.
- The benefits of Kaizen practice and its applications in leadership are explored.
- The practice of gemba observation offers critical insights into workplace improvements.
The original content was published in English.
