[Preview] Creating Leader Standard Work (LSW) Across a Distributed Business Model

Mark Graban, from KaiNexus, chats with Brent Loescher about his
upcoming webinar: It will be presented live on November 19 from
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET Register here An exploration of implementing
LSW throughout Sperber Companies, a distributed Landscape
Maintenance business made up of organically-grown business and
M&A (read multiple cultures). Covering everything from
embracing current cultures, developing an organizational culture
with a common language, level setting business leader
responsibilities, introducing Lean thinking, and implementing
daily rhythms, this webinar will discuss the efforts, hurdles,
and learnings this 5-year-old business is living every day. About
Brent: Brent has spent more than 20 years working in and on the
business, improving operations within high-speed manufacturing,
warehousing, distribution, distributed-services environments, and
governmental agencies. A Lean practitioner at heart, Brent
received his formal Toyota Production System training while
working for Toyota Motor Sales in their North American Parts
Operations. While with Toyota, he was responsible for operational
design of two new warehouses built in Puerto Rico and Mexico
City. A certified TPS trainer, he developed strategic warehouse
design standards, while also serving as the Toyota Customer
Service Diversity and Inclusion Champion Coordinator. He helped
develop a Lean program for the landscape maintenance industry,
implementing and evolving continuous improvement programs across
the country since 2009. This included co-leading a team focused
on the operational integration of a $2 billion dollar merger.
Brent is currently responsible for Learning & Development and
CI for a start-up Landscape Maintenance & Construction
company doing work in 14 states. He has a BA in Business
Management from Mercyhurst University and is a retired military
veteran, having served 21 years in the US Army and US Army
Reserve. Brent is a girl-dad that, along with his wife, Kim, is
anxiously awaiting the birth of their second grandchild. In his
free time, he finds a way to see the Green Bay Packers wherever
they play, enjoys boating, and spending time being creative
around the house.