Changing the Mindset of Leadership E17
Special guest Jason Haines was in studio with host David Steinmetz talking about lean process improvement and organizational change. The challenge for companies today is finding talent, training and retaining employees.
Leadership should look to the disability community to find qualified workers to fil positions from the frontline worker to leadership positions. David said that “businesses that actively seek to employ people with disabilities outperform other businesses. The report found that these companies had revenues 28 percent higher, twice the net income, and 30 percent higher profit margins.
The conversation then turned to organizational change and lean process improvement. Jason said “When organizational processes are in chaos, frontline employees cannot be developed to be the next level of leaders in the organization, in most cases, they will leave the company.”
Organization leaders should embrace lean, you can always make up lost money, you cannot get back lost time. 
In 1997 Industrial Solutions was established to respond to a market need for practical and effective process improvement services. Since then Industrial Solutions has constructed a complete package of services to help companies improve production performance, shorten lead times, and increase profits.
Industrial Solutions has a team of full-time trainers and consultants who bring together their unique skills and a wide range of experience in the application of modern manufacturing methods to help companies implement the principals of Lean Manufacturing.
Industrial Solutions has trained over 26,000 people in 750 unique companies. We have engaged in comprehensive lean implementation programs with over 100 companies representing industries from aerospace to healthcare, automotive manufacturing to state government, machining job shops to retail stores and fencing contractors.
Our history and experience have uniquely equipped us to bring Lean thinking into any company of any size in any industry. If you are interested in Lean Thinking and process improvement but are not sure where your company should start, please contact us to discuss how you can begin your Lean journey.
Jason Haines is the owner, Lead Consultant and Trainer at Industrial Solutions, LLC of Arizona (ISI Arizona). As part of the Industrial Solutions team, Jason has the ability develop and execute customized solutions and/or Lean trainings for Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Industrial companies.
Through these solutions and trainings, organizations can expect to increase their bottom line, improve system capacity, remove unnecessary steps, to streamline and increase overall efficiency through Lean Thinking implementation. Our goal is to help companies create stronger leadership, increase morale, employee retention, and ultimately greater profitability.
With a robust library of Lean training materials, ISI Arizona can help improve any part an organization through training, facilitation, or consulting work. We help business owners and leadership achieve a standard of excellence by creating strong internal team relationships, employees who produce quality – all while saving resources.
We strive to make it possible for these owners and leaders to focus on working on the business, by developing their employees so they no longer feel they must do everything themselves.
Furthermore, ISI Arizona is licensed and certified to present Blue Collar Leadership© Training. This leadership training is uniquely designed content specifically created to engage and develop the front-line workforce and those who lead them, by taking powerful leadership concepts and packing them in easy to understand and apply resources.
ISI Arizona can increase the efficiency and communication of companies by eliminating unnecessary steps with Lean Thinking and creating better engagement from all levels with Blue Collar Leadership© training. Pairing the two together gives ISI Arizona a more diverse offering that will provide for the greatest Lean transformation of any company.
Jason brings over 20 years’ experience in the manufacturing field to ISI Arizona, within all facets of the production process.
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn.
About Your Host
As the manager of Community and Public Relations, David Steinmetz uses his expertise, education, and personal experiences to “change the perception of blindness.”
Diagnosed with RP, a blinding retinal disease, at the age of 19, David uses his personal story to drive change that leads to improved employment outcomes and community integration for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Mr. Steinmetz graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics. Additionally, Steinmetz has continued his education by graduating from the Business Management Training (BMT) program provided by Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia.
In 2008, David was the national recipient of the National Industries for the Blind Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement award. This prestigious award recognized Mr. Steinmetz for his career achievements and community service work.
David Steinmetz is a member of the Governors’ Council on Blindness & Visual Impairments, is a Board Member at the Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ACBVI) and serves his community through the Chandler Lions Club.
Connect with David on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About the Show
Changing the Perception of Blindness; One Conversation at a Time is dedicated to breaking down barriers, de-mystifying blindness and promoting real world solutions that empower people who are blind to live a full and inclusive life.
Host, David Steinmetz connects with organizations, industry professionals and thought leaders who are working to bridge the gap that creates a world accessible for all.
About Arizona Industries for the Blind
Arizona Industries for the Blind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for people who are blind. It’s employees, more than half of whom are blind, deliver a variety of products and services, including a full-service Warehousing and Distribution Center, confidential Digital Data Scan (DDS) services for private businesses and government and the operation of Base Supply Centers located at each of Arizona’s three military bases under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Labor’s AbilityOne program.
