Shingo Principles Podcast

Episode 2: Back To Basics - Failture

Peter Barnett and Lacey Garner, Circana, dive into the uncomfortable but essential topic of failure—what it teaches us, how it shapes us, and why it’s a necessary part of growth. Whether you're leading a team, improving a process, or navigating personal challenges, failure is often the first step toward excellence. To learn more please visit https://shingo.org.

Episode 1 - Back to Basics

We kick things off with a fundamental question: If Lean thinking works so well, why aren’t more organizations doing it—and how does the Shingo Model fit into the picture? Our guest, Ravi Uppal, Sr. Manager at Apple Inc., shares his perspective in this quick conversation you won’t want to miss. To learn more about the Shingo Model, please visit https://shingo.org.

Episode 53: Harmonizing Process Improvement Approaches

Join members of the Future of People at Work community for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how diverse improvement philosophies can come together to create stronger, more resilient organizations. Drawing on insights from thought leaders such as Shigeo Shingo, Eli Goldratt, and Ryuji Fukuda, the panel will discuss how integrating methods like design for manufacture, total productive maintenance, and design of experiments can drive innovation and shape the future of improvement, technology, and the way we work. To learn more about the Shingo Model, please visit https://shingo.org

Episode 52: Seeing the Whole to Building Sustainable Organizations

Lean organizations often struggle with declining performance and engagement over time. Solving this requires more than a reductionist approach—it calls for a holistic view of how systems interact and shape new behaviors. In this episode, Ana will share insights from 15 years of Shingo Prize recipient analysis, highlighting the top 10 systems organizations are prioritizing to achieve not only enterprise excellence but also ecosystem excellence.  Whether you’re a leader, practitioner, researcher, or simply curious about navigating complexity, we invite you to join this session and explore how organizations can become more dynamic, adaptable, and sustainable. Learn more at https://shingo.org [https://shingo.org].  Handout: https://usu.box.com/s/yiqxur6jyzpeprwtq01m3hnwny5gp1f1 [https://usu.box.com/s/yiqxur6jyzpeprwtq01m3hnwny5gp1f1]

Episode 51: Overcoming Transformation Failures

In this episode, we explore why organizational transformation so often falls short — and how the Shingo Model® provides a roadmap for lasting, principle-driven change. We break down how leaders connect strategy, systems, and culture by creating urgency, translating intent into daily behaviors, measuring success differently, and embedding alignment into everyday work. Whether you’re a senior leader, change agent, or improvement professional, this conversation offers practical insights to drive transformation that truly sticks. To learn more, please visit https://shingo.org/articles [https://shingo.org/articles].