Jared Thatcher on Cost Improvement That Doesn't Burn People Out

In this episode of KPI Fireside, host Keith Norris sits down with Jared Thatcher , Lean Business Consultant, founder of the Global Lean Summit , and author of Parenting the Lean Way , to explore how companies can drive continuous cost improvement without draining their people. 🔺 Why Lean should never stand for "less employees are needed" 🔺 How to use Lean to build morale, not fear 🔺 The role of leadership in protecting improvement culture 🔺 Practical examples of cost savings that boost engagement 🔺 How to apply Lean thinking to every part of life, from the office to parenting Jared shares real-world stories from his time at Daimler Trucks , Alaska Airlines , and more, showing how respect for people and smart systems thinking lead to sustainable results. 🔗 Connect with Jared Thatcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredthatcher/ 🔗 Explore the Global Lean Summit: https://globalleansummit.com 🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/ 🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you get your podcasts.