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Sustainability is the name of the game. Lean Transformations and how to make them stick!

In preparation for our pending visit to #subcon2025, Team #tril discuss some of the key attributes that make a lean transformation a successful lean transformation.

• The 'need' of the organisation.
• Visibility of the 'Why' and of Leadership
• Leader Standard Work
• Alan shares some of his experiences on how he learned the hard way!

Russell shares his recent visit to Bentley Motors and shares a very interesting 'mystery' item.

Last but certainly not least, our 'Japanese word of the week' slot.

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The #TRIL Team are:
John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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Oh no what are we to do? Where is Russell?

Both John and Alan hold the fort this time around as Russ takes a well deserved break.

As well as catching up on recent events, the #TRILTeam (Lite!) get onto the topics of Team Dynamics and Activity 'Gadgets'.
How important is team makeup and what sources are out there which can help us establish the right balance?
What gadgets come in useful when carrying out our lean activities and how has it changed through the years?

Also, Alan 'discusses' a recent experience with another airline, and their booking system challenges.

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The #TRIL Team are:
John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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If you thought the last episode was a good one then you're in for a real treat with this!

Our first Q&A Podcast of the new series sees #TeamTRIL go through a raft of questions posed by our subscribers.

Our Japanese word of the week segment gets another look in, plus the usual trolling of Russell!

There's even an opportunity to learn how to see us live later in the year as we take the podcast 'on tour' to the #subcon2025 event at the NEC Birmingham in June. It's free to participate and details can be found here https://www.subconshow.co.uk

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The #TRIL Team are:
John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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Series 2 gets underway with a belter!
#TeamTRIL share some of their problem solving experiences (good & bad).

There's some good old-fashioned 'kimono opening' by the guys along with Russ' Japanese Word of the Week and his "Ambush Question".

There will definitely be some 'Restless Reflection' in this section of the Pod, including:

Is getting back to standard actually Kaizen?

What are the 4 types of Problem solving skill?

Can anyone decipher Mr Watkins' scribble? (Apparently its gold to anyone who can!)

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John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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As Series 1 comes to a close #TeamTRIL discuss Russ' recent visit to the Make UK Conference in London. As well as playing 'Word Bingo' and fine craft beers (don't ask!!), some of the key questions, posed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are shared, providing an opportunity for the guys to offer their thoughts on those very important topics

Our Japanese word of the week makes another appearance

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Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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The Team discuss the use of non-native words and phrases within your business. Do they help or hinder? #Jugaad makes an unexpected appearance! Do Three-letter acronyms count as a foreign language?


John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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This episode is a real rollercoaster of a podcast!

The TRIL Team offer their thoughts on a question about how to start your lean journey if your the leader of a business.

They cover the capabilities required to make highly effective people within your lean organisation.

Also some great questions to ask when trying to establish how effective your processes are.

John offers his view on the differences in approach between Toyota and Honda, whilst Russell discusses another one of his Japanese terms, and exposes Alan for being a 'Poster Boy' ;o)

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John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk

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This episode is jam-packed with tips and stories from our previous lean exploits. Picking up from an audience question, the team quickly get on to the topic of discussing their 'Best' Operator experiences. Also, how lean (if applied effectively) should helping the operator through making life less painful whilst maintaining safety levels and quality product. John discusses his 'Ingot' experience, Alan his 'calm under pressure' employee, whilst Russell reflects on a 'gliding' Japanese operator.

The #TRIL Team then discuss the sharing of best practice and where it works well and not so well. From individual to individual, to plant to plant in a global corporation. The phrase "Buddy" Plant is discussed.

Finally, Russell begins to teach us some Japanese terms that may come in useful!!

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John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net
Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk
Russell Watkins. Sempai Ltd. www.sempai.co.uk