In this episode of Lets Talk Lean, Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) and Paul Blahyj (Toyota Lean Management Centre) sit down with Aiden Rogers from Rolls Royce, one of the world's most prestigious brands to dig deep into how they do lean.✅ Aiden Rogers shares how Rolls-Royce shifted from tool-driven fixes to culture-led continuous improvement.✅ Learn how a 100-year family legacy at Rolls-Royce shaped Aiden’s leadership vision.✅ Discover the power of “fix what bugs you” as a culture-builder, not just a process tool.✅ Real-world Lean examples — from silicon cases to digital tracking — making massive impact on the shop floor.✅ A behind-the-scenes look at how Toyota’s influence and humility are driving meaningful change inside one of the world’s most prestigious brands.⸻➡️ Work with TOYOTA LEAN MANAGEMENT CENTRE: https://tlmc.toyotauk.com➡️ Order the book, LEAN MADE SIMPLE: 12 PROVEN STEPS FOR CREATING A VIBRANT LEAN CULTURE: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/store➡️ Book a Lean Made Simple tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour

In this episode of Lets Talk Lean, Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) and Paul Blahyj (Toyota Lean Management Centre) sit down with lean officials Phil Catherwood (Welsh Government), Robert Hernan (Enterprise Ireland) and John McClune (Invest Northern Ireland) to talk what it takes to bring lean to the nations.

🌍 Three national leaders share how Ireland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are driving lean transformation at scale.

🌍 Why site visits, clusters, and exemplars are more powerful than PowerPoints — and how they’re used to spread Lean thinking.

🌍 A behind-the-scenes look at how national Lean programs are structured for SMEs, not just large corporations.

🌍 The real challenge? It’s not tools, it’s leadership — and helping everyday managers become confident Lean leaders.

🌍 A rare cross-border conversation on collaboration, culture, and how Lean is shaping the future of work.

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➡️ Work with TOYOTA LEAN MANAGEMENT CENTRE: https://tlmc.toyotauk.com

➡️ Welsh Government LEAN ASSISTANCE: https://www.gov.wales/huge-productivity-gains-toyota-assistance-programme

➡️ Order the book, LEAN MADE SIMPLE: 12 PROVEN STEPS FOR CREATING A VIBRANT LEAN CULTURE: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/store

➡️ Book a Lean Made Simple tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour

In this episode of Lets Talk Lean, Ryan Tierney (Lean Made Simple) and Paul Blahyj (Toyota Lean Management Centre) sit down with Make UK mentor Mike Dimmack and lean apprentice Ruby Handley to discuss the future of lean in the UK and beyond.

✅ Meet Ruby, a passionate Lean apprentice reshaping how we think about manufacturing at just 20 years old.

✅ Discover how Make UK trains the next generation of engineers through hands-on Lean learning.

✅ Why common sense, not complexity, is the key to great Lean thinking.

✅ Hear why apprenticeship routes are gaining serious momentum — and why they’re more relevant than ever.

✅ Insightful reflections on legacy, motivation, and empowering young talent from an award-winning Make UK mentor.

➡️ Work with TOYOTA LEAN MANAGEMENT CENTRE: https://tlmc.toyotauk.com

➡️ Order the book, LEAN MADE SIMPLE: 12 PROVEN STEPS FOR CREATING A VIBRANT LEAN CULTURE: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/store

➡️ Book a Lean Made Simple tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour