Six sigma isixsigma forums old forums general funny lean videos for training. At the start of last year, our team implemented a walk and talk program inspired by 2 second lean, a book by paul akers. Lets look back at 12 of our best 2 second improvements so far. A short video on lean production the difference between batch and lean, with hand sketches. What i learned about continuous improvement from paul akers 2. The first ones would develop a crack around the circle in the side they took away the circle, then id lose the sealing cap they put a little leash on it, now because they last longer, the rubber gaskets tear so they sell just the gaskets. Taking inspiration from paul akers and his free book, 2 second lean, ive decided to create a playlist of 2 second improvement videos related to the environment. This topic has 6 replies, 107 voices, and was last updated 10 years, 3 months ago by mbbinwi. Recently, i was asked to provide a summary of our lean journey, since weve taken some significant strides in the recent year. Traditional lean as taught in industry tends to be very technical and complex. Its a practical way to improve your life every day by making a simple twosecond improvement.
In paul akers book, 2 second lean, he writes about asking every employee to find something they can improve upon every day. You must be logged in to access gemba academy video. Aug 02, 2018 so off i went to my clients, with pauls videos embedded in my powerpoint presentation, ready to show them how 2 second lean is the answer to their productivity problems, their low employee engagement and morale scores, their mediocre customer service, and their toohigh defect rates. Readers will also find links to other resources paul has put online including many great videos. Join author, business expert, radio show host, and international speaker, paul a. Over the years paul akers and his company fastcap have created hundreds of noteworthy 2 second lean videos.
Narrated by and featuring bruce hamilton, shingo prize recipient and gbmp president, this 27minute video highlights the seven deadly wastes found. Thankfully, there are a ton of free videos and resources available on the internet to help you get started. Paul akers website paul akers youtube cruzin cap website puka patch website rat grips website. This book is a musthave for anyone interested in lean, kaizen or continuous improvement.
So off i went to my clients, with pauls videos embedded in my powerpoint presentation, ready to show them how 2 second lean is the answer. Contact us with the video link, and well add it to the playlist below. And almost everytime i get a new one, theyve improved it. Join author, business expert, internet show host, and international speaker, paul a. Over the past 5 years linbeck has created over 200 two second lean videos of our team members reducing waste and fixing what bugs them, moving the needle towards a truly lean culture. How to grow people and build a fun lean culture by paul akers.
Lean videos sortable paul akers website lean books. Join author, business expert, radio show host, and. When i agreed to join my current employer, i introduced the committee to 2 second lean and it was a pure eyeopener. Paul akers discusses how to make a 2 second lean improvement each day. How to grow people and build a fun lean culture topic. How to grow people and build a fun lean culture kindle edition by akers, paul a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
At lean smarts we strive to make a difference by making lean accessible to all, while keeping it effective, easy, and fun. Due to the covid19 outbreak, our showroomretail space is closed to the public until further notice. Jul 29, 2014 take a few hours, read 2 second lean book and change your life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 2 second lean 2nd edition. Why zero defects is the only acceptable level of quality bruce hamilton gets egg on his face. You are currently logged out and can only view the first video. For more information on 2 second lean or to find other videos.
There are also no training or guidance materials with the exception of the snapshots offered in youtube videos and the book. This book teaches you how i applied lean principals to improve every aspect of the way i travel. What is 2 second lean the power of becoming a 2 second lean. After reading your book multiple times, listening to the audio version and watching countless videos i see that the whole point is that lean is fun and that the cover makes perfect sense. And on top of all that, he discovered the surprising effectiveness of using video to empower employees and massively accelerate results. Akers, as he takes you on a lean journey that will transform every aspect your life. There are examples, links to videos, book suggestions, debrief questions all to help you. At fastcap, we have been able to build a strong culture of lean thinkers by implementing a daily morning meeting. Join author, business expert, radio show host, and international speaker paul a akers, as he takes you on a l.
Have you read 2 second lean or are you interested in implementing it at your organization. A summary of paul akers 2 second lean model lean smarts. Paul akers is the founder and president of fastcap, based in ferndale, wa. Lean videos sortable 2 second lean videos by chapter. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your.
Hundreds of books have been authored on the subject and. In the book, paul discusses the importance of thinking lean in everything you do. View fastcap online catalog locate a distributor international distributors other online dealers video library image gallery fastcap msds. Its a practical way to improve your life every day by making a simple two second improvement. Jun 18, 2015 so far this year, our second year of thinking lean, we have went on 24 weekly walk and talks and made over total 2 second improvements. Learn about lean to your hearts content with an extensive video library, facility tours, and more. Linbeck group, llc fisk electric 2 second lean video. So off i went to my clients, with pauls videos embedded in my powerpoint presentation, ready to show them how 2 second lean is the answer to their productivity problems, their low employee engagement and morale scores, their mediocre customer service, and their toohigh defect rates. For more information on 2 second lean or to find other videos referenced in the book. This is 2 second lean shop vac water removal by chandos construction on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. If youre like me, you spend too much time on youtube trying to find lean videos. Raving fans fastcap blog lean culture lean thinking. Lean thinking in the office organize administrative and office processes by value stream rather than function by drew locher much of the untapped potential for improvement in an enterprises productivity lies beyond the shop floor in nonproduction areas.
There are no 2 second lean consultantswhich, by the way, is somewhat of an oxymoron 2 second lean as presented in the book is a doityourself diy approach. Team members are taught to improve and eliminate waste in small increments each and every week, or as we like to call them, 2 second improvements. Why i was wrong about 2 second lean dan markovitz michel. At first glance, 2 second lean appears to be a howto guide. Akers company has an amazing series of 2 second lean videos online. Paul akers discusses how to make a 2 second lean improvement each day and increase business effectiveness. Our top lean videos preface chapter 1 what is lean. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In 2 second lean, the author describes his personal journey beginning with a total ignorance of lean thinking, all the way to being one of lean s greatest success stories. He ditched kaizen events and taught his people to make a 2 second improvement every day hence 2 second lean. He made it all sustainable and easy with an engaging daily morning meeting. Paul akers is the founder and president of fastcap, based in. Paul akers discusses how he applies lean principles to keep things organized, making one small improvement each day. This is 2 second lean shop vac water removal by chandos construction on vimeo, the home for high quality videos.
Why i was wrong about 2 second lean markovitz consulting. Our strides forward have been largely due to our adopting of our 2second lean approach based on the book 2second lean by paul akers almost a year ago. Look for pauls book called 2 second lean which will be out in a few weeks. I recently read 2 second lean and its really reinforced how. Chris mentioned the 2 second lean book and i went to the website. Linbeck group, llc fisk electric 2 second lean video facebook. Lean videos paul akers website lean books lean culture. Its a practical way to improve your life every day by making a simple 2 second improvement. Paul akers answers a question on how to get started with 2 second lean. The company fastcap which 2 second lean s paul akers founded is in bellingham, wa the same city that my woodstone oven is made. As a result, they have built a culture that most people in the world can only envy. If the goal is to be a lean enterprise, then apply lean. What i learned about continuous improvement from paul akers.
If you saved 2 seconds today, how much would that save you over the year. Nov 05, 2017 akers company has an amazing series of 2 second lean videos online showing various ways that creating a culture of continuous improvement has helped people in all walks of life. Lean construction keynote video by 2 second leans paul. To learn more watch this quick 5minute video during the meeting, team members will be taught what waste looks like, how to eliminate it, and what continuous improvement looks like. You can always visit the company lean video library or youtube channel, but we thought it good to compile a list of some of our favorite videos, which youll find below. A local friend who works in the construction is active in lean construction and i saw that a conference he went to has paul akers keynoting. Our favorite 2 second lean videos of all time lean smarts.