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The Rest is Lean

Alan Lothian, John Dee, Russell Watkins

32 episodes

1 day ago

Send us a text Another exciting episode from the guys at TRIL In addition to the usual banter from the three lean musketeers, and the usual 'Quote of the Week' segment, find out why: - Russell enjoyed his books and recent Taphouse visits - John is getting so excited about his electric tricycle - Alan is talking about his exploits in Silicon Spa! They also take some of subscriber questions and offer their thoughts. If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest e...

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Send us a text Another exciting episode from the guys at TRIL In addition to the usual banter from the three lean musketeers, and the usual 'Quote of the Week' segment, find out why: - Russell enjoyed his books and recent Taphouse visits - John is getting so excited about his electric tricycle - Alan is talking about his exploits in Silicon Spa! They also take some of subscriber questions and offer their thoughts. If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest e...

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The Rest is Lean

I'll Stop When You Squeak! aka What Happens if We Don't Improve?

Send us a text Another exciting episode from the guys at TRIL In addition to the usual banter from the three lean musketeers, and the usual 'Quote of the Week' segment, find out why: - Russell enjoyed his books and recent Taphouse visits - John is getting so excited about his electric tricycle - Alan is talking about his exploits in Silicon Spa! They also take some of subscriber questions and offer their thoughts. If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest e...

1 day ago

32 minutes

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Leadership, Listening and Gemba aka Looking Through a Different Lens

Send us a text The #TRIL Team get together once again to share their experiences through their decades in Lean Transformation, Leadership and Continuous Improvement endeavours. In this episode learn about: - Traits of a good leader such as active listening - The Importance of Gemba - Football Mascots - Spying in changing rooms (not!) - Clarity & Conciseness - Why are John's jacket pockets so big?! If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest episodes, then...

2 weeks ago

34 minutes

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The Tact of Takt II aka You Can't Be a Little Bit Pregnant!

Send us a text A continuation from our previous Tact is Takt episode, due to the deluge of questions asked by our subscribers. Options to deal with variations in your Takt calculation, visualising the opportunity for further improvement, skills, flexibility, 8 Wastes, and the impact of WIP are all touched upon in this jam-packed episode. If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep up to speed with the latest episodes, then don't forget to subscribe, click the bell notification icon...

4 weeks ago

32 minutes

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The Tact of Takt aka A Trip to Japan

Send us a text The #TRIL Team are back with another episode sharing their latest exploits and experiences, revolving around lean leadership, continuous improvement and OpEx. In this episode Russ gives us an insight into his recent trip to Japan, and John rambles on around the adventures of the great John Adair. We also discuss the question ' What is the smallest hill you would die on?' which conjures up some interesting topics such as OEE and Takt Time. If you're enjoying what we do ...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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The TRIL Leadership Interview Series - Glyn Holman

Send us a text The Rest is Lean (#TRIL) Podcast brings you powerful conversations with professionals from across the globe, sharing real-world experiences in lean manufacturing and leadership. Each episode dives into the principles, challenges, and successes that shape modern organizations—told by those who live them every day. From industry veterans to innovative thinkers, our guests reveal practical insights, cultural shifts, and leadership strategies that drive transformation. ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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PDCA or CAPDo aka In-SPIRE-ing Lean

Send us a text Another episode for Team #tril to get their teeth into and they get underway with some subsciber questions, one of which with a 'divine' theme which leads them to exploring the statement that Lean can be applied anywhere and everywhere. Alan brings a recent experience of 5S/6S and even 7S, and asks if this is necessary or just over-complication. Find out also what is meant by the phrase "Join those that know how to join the canoe." If you're enjoying what we do and wan...

2 months ago

31 minutes

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Lean You Wouldn't Do? aka Red Flags & Frogs in Wells

Send us a text John returns to the fold from his hiatus. Team #tril revisit a previous episode with some real world examples of where potentially doing too much lean has had some 'interesting' consequences! They also challenge their values and beliefs when it comes work. Find out what work the boys have declined and why, plus what are the red flags that make them think again! There's also our Saying of the week and what is meant by 'A Frog in A Well', plus also find out why John is so afrai...

2 months ago

31 minutes

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Voice of the Customer aka The 'Pull' of Learning

Send us a text The Dynamic Duo of Russell & Alan bring in Series 3 with a bang! With John missing (don't worry he'll be back!) the guys get stuck in to topics and comments from our audience. In this episode we focus on Voice of the Customer and the 'pull' this can provide businesses to learn about what adds value for customers. Knowing the difference between 'needs' and 'wants' is vital. We also manage to cram in assessment pitfalls, the view of Quality in an organisation's structure, a...

3 months ago

34 minutes

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Season 2 Finale aka Tool or not to Tool, That is the Question

Send us a text As Team #TRIL bring this season to a close, they try to address some of the ever expanding questions the pod is receiving from its ever increasing subscriber base. "Which one of the improvement tools would you suggest to train a newbie in first?" "What improvement literature would you refer to someone interested in lean?" As ever, you maybe surprised by their answers, but you won't be surprised that they do not agree! Finally our Quote of the Week segment helps us close off ...

3 months ago

28 minutes

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Too Much Lean, Is it possible? aka Tesla and Toyota Insights

Send us a text This episode looks at a question many of our subscribers are asking: Can you do too much lean? Team #TRIL try their best to share their views on this very interesting topic by covering certain points such as: - "Rationing" Kaizen - Driving the right behaviours for Lean. - Dangers associated with building a CI Culture - Managing Opportunity - Insights into Tesla and Toyota's approach In addition we cover our "Quote of the Week" If you're enjoying what we do and want to keep...

4 months ago

31 minutes

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World Class Team Leader Training Ideas aka Is This Legal???

Send us a text Continuing on from our previous episode on world class team leader competencies, the #TRIL Team talk about their experiences on courses they've led or experienced by others, to help create these competencies and instil in future team leaders. You'll find some of those experiences quite extreme to say the least! They also cover: - Bootcamps - Scenario Learning - Sheep Dipping - Knowledge v Skill - The importance of planning and preparation to your training strategy If you're...

4 months ago

32 minutes

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World Class Team Leader Competencies aka Going Global

Send us a text This episode is going places! Russell shares with the team the reach that the podcast is extending to. You'll be surprised (but not as much as we were!) Team #TRIL delve into the world of the team leader to understand the competencies that make truly world class TLs, as well as discuss some of the pitfalls companies should be aware of when selecting them. Is there a secret sauce? Topics include: Strategic approaches to Organisational Capability.Safe Scenario SettingManaging u...

5 months ago

30 minutes

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Visual Management, Gemba and Escalation aka 'The Autonomic System'

Send us a text Following on from the last episode on SQCDP, the #tril Team use this as an opportunity to answer some of the great questions we've had from our listeners. Topics include: - Visual Management in general - The 1-3-10 rule & 1-3-3 rule for visual management boards - Rules of escalation - Scenario based training - The benefits of going to Gemba for a leader and how to make time if you're struggling - What is an Autonomic System? Let's not forget the Japanese wor...

5 months ago

28 minutes

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Measuring SQCDP and ensuring value over cost aka 'The measures of unintended consequence'

Send us a text Following the aftermath of #subcon2025, Team #TRIL discuss the dangers of measuring the wrong things in your business. and how to ensure you have balance to drive the right behaviours and enable your business to thrive! Other topics include: - Russell interviewing the wife (will ours be next!) and the sacrifices we sometimes have to make. - Being a pigeon and Floor Space Utilisation. - The Parenting Problem - John and his measures of unintended consequence. - Alan...

5 months ago

34 minutes

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Keeping it simple is the key to sustainable lean transformation aka 'Goat or Car'

Send us a text Sustainability and keeping it simple!! Continuing our conversations around lean transformation and sustaining it in your business, John, Russell & Alan (Team#tril) have finally recovered from their trip to #subcon2025. As well as our regular 'Japanese Word' slot the guys continue with their tips and thoughts which can simply be put into practice to aid you on your improvement journey. John brings 'The FOG Index' and 'The Stirling Engine' to the table (which blows A...

6 months ago

28 minutes

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#subcon2025 Special Edition. Podcast live at the NEC 'Why lean sustainability can fail'

Send us a text For the first time ever, The Rest is Lean Podcast goes on the road! This time to Subcon2025 at the NEC in Birmingham UK. #subcon2025 The #trilteam enjoy a jam-packed 2 days at the event, taking in some fantastic examples of manufacturing innovation from companies all over the globe. We continued our theme on sustainability of lean transformation projects. Offering insights into what has worked (and not worked) for us during our careers, plus some great questions ...

7 months ago

30 minutes

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Barriers to sustainable Lean. Visible support & need 4 lean aka 'When no problem is a problem'

Send us a text 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 LeadershipLeader Standard WorkAlan shares some of his experiences on how he learned the hard way! Russell shares his recent visit to Bentley Motors and shares a very...

7 months ago

28 minutes

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Useful Gadgets & Team Dynamics for #lean professionals #nlp aka 'Man Down Man Down!'

Send us a text 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...

7 months ago

44 minutes

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Quality, Cost & Delivery #qcd The essential KPI's for every lean team brief? aka Q&A Session

Send us a text 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 p...

8 months ago

50 minutes

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The 4 types of problem solving skill. Is return to standard Kaizen? aka New season Rambling

Send us a text 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? ...

8 months ago

43 minutes