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Episode 017: Joakim Ahlström: How to Succeed with Continuous Improvement
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Today’s guest is Joakim Ahlström. Joakim is Sweden’s leading authority on creating a continuous improvement culture. He is a popular inspirational speaker who has spoken at the European Lean Educators Conference and an appreciated business coach who has helped many companies across the globe He has helped both manufacturing and service organizations, to achieve long-term improvement in performance by supporting the development of a high-performance continuous improvement culture. In Sweden, How to Succeed with Continuous Improvement is one of the most read books on continuous improvement.
Joakim is Head of Consulting at C2 Management and lives in Stockholm together with his wife and two daughters.
Favorite Lean Quote:
'Be the change you want to see in the world' - Ghandi
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Setback in their Lean Journey:
Joakim shares with us about learning that he was personally the problem as a coach who was preventing the success of the people that he was trying to help.
Lean “A-Ha!” Moment:
Joacim talks about his experiences when he discovered the magic question that he asks himself now when he doesn’t get the results he is seeking which is, “What is it I need to learn about myself to make this work?”
He also talks about why it takes courage to admit that you don’t know all of the answers.
Advice for the person starting out with Lean/Continuous Improvement:
'Keep it simple' @SucceedWithCI
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Advice for the journeyman professional in Lean/Continuous Improvement:
Develop an atmosphere where people are open to coaching - @ SucceedWithCI
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Jaokim gives us actionable advice about Connect-Align-Commit
Book Recommendation:
The Outstanding Organization by Karen Martin
The Other Side of the Card by Mike Morrison
Interview Links:
Joakim’s book:
How to Succeed with Continuous Improvement by Joakim Ahlström
Connect with Joakim on Twitter
Connect with Joakim on LinkedIn
Karen Martin’s Interview on The Lean Leadership Podcast in Episode 005
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