There is a lot of talk out there about continuous improvement and lean thinking. But, do we know what is really at the core of those methodologies? Dr. John Toussaint and Dr. Christina Dixon join Janet today to dig deep into the core of improvement work. It is no secret that many systems struggle to sustain improvement work beyond isolated occurrences and leaders. In this episode, experts Christina and John reveal the necessary ingredients to help organizations over these obstacles and build the right conditions to sustain performance over time.
Episode 142
The 5 Behavioral Traits for Sustaining Improvement
John and Christina will be back in episode 143 to share more about their experience using continuous improvement to eliminate gaps in student achievement and their recommendations for leaders who are struggling to prioritize improvement.
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Hosts
Janet Pilcher
President, Studer Education
About the Episode

- What does it mean to be a lean thinker?
- How can we welcome uncertainty when the risks are high?
- What conditions are necessary to generate real improvement?
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