Transforming Corporate Culture: Bestbath’s Approach to Scaling Problem-Solving Capability

WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute's Podcast

Oct 10 2023 • 52 mins

In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Jay Multanen and Jared Ragozzine from Bestbath, a manufacturer specializing in showers and bathtubs for both commercial and residential buildings. Jay is the co-CEO, while Jared is Director of Lean and Continuous Improvement.

During the conversation we touch on:

Organizational Transformation: Gain insights into how Bestbath has built a problem-solving culture through methodical structural changes and targeted people development strategies.

Competitive Differentiation: Understand how adopting lean practices has not only streamlined their operations but conferred a significant competitive edge in the market.

Strengthening Partnerships: Learn how lean thinking has fortified Bestbath's relationships with their construction trade partners, thereby enhancing collaborative opportunities.

Profit-Share Model: Explore Bestbath's innovative profit-sharing scheme that has been pivotal in fostering the right behaviors across all levels, from the C-suite to the shop floor.

Jay and Jared will host a learning session on building a problem-solving culture at the Lean Summit on March 19-20, 2024.

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