Challenges in Engineering Management: Leadership and Lean Principles

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Online Master's in Engineering Management at CSUN

Webinar: Learn to navigate challenges in the engineering field by exploring effective leadership practices in recent times, discovering the significance of current lean principles, and understanding how to optimize efficiency in times of conservation. Don’t miss out on this insightful session!

Panelists:
Dale S. Deardorff, a seasoned Project and Program Leader with over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, currently serving as the Director of Innovation & Strategic Thinking. An accomplished professional, he has authored over 10 publications and received 7 awards, including 3 prestigious accolades from NASA. Dale excels in guiding teams toward discovery, promoting innovation, and ensuring the success of projects. Notably ambitious, Dale aspires to make history by conducting the first international innovation structured brainstorming session in space.

Greg Williams, President of Western Sensei Consulting, boasts 37+ years of expertise in operations, engineering management, innovation, and leadership. With 10+ years in executive coaching, Lean/CI, and leadership model design, Greg is a seasoned professional. Former Chairman of the Board at the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, Greg’s global impact in advancing manufacturing practices is undeniable.

Moderator:
Jimmy Gandhi, Associate Dean, Tseng College; Professor of Engineering Management

00:00 Welcome
01:16 Introduction of panelists
03:39 How has the concept of leadership evolved in rapidly changing industries and technologies?
11:20 How has the application of lean principles changed in a post-pandemic world?
18:27 Moderator's insights
19:15 The effect of leadership on manufacturing and quality
26:15 Examples of organizations that have successfully implemented lean principles
34:48 What role does data analytics play in optimizing decision-making?
40:35 Gemba, AI and automation in the new business environment
47:50 What are the changing trends in leadership?
49:34 Do you see the same type of waste in knowledge work as in manufacturing?
51:40 Q&A
01:07:49 Wrap up

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