Last week, Defense Industry Daily posted the first half of an article authored by yours truly and Chuck Wolfe. Well, the second half of "Want an Effective Kaizen Event? Don't Forget the Human Side!" is now posted. Actually, the whole article is now posted.
Among other things, part two introduces the Transformation Leadership Model. This model, covered in chapter three of the Kaizen Event Fieldbook, explores the two-pronged leadership approach to lean transformation - one technical and the other more behavioral in nature. Both need to work in concert and both are founded upon humility and respect for the individual.
I think it's good stuff. Please check it out and let me know what you think. Click here if you missed my post on the first half of the article.