PRESENTATIONS

In an era of frequent job-hopping, how do you navigate a 13-year upward trajectory within a single global corporation? The secret lies in a specific strategy: treating your career like a continuous improvement project.

In this session, Justin Lisenby shares his journey from entry-level industrial engineer to business-level CI manager. He will unpack the "technical-to-strategic" evolution required to move beyond the lean toolbox and into cultural leadership.

Attendees will explore:
· The career A3: A PDCA-like framework to grow your career like a CI project
· The technical evolution: How to link site-wide lean tools with deep cultural transformation for lasting impact.
· The professional "soft" tools: Navigating high-visibility risks, the art of internal networking and the value of seeking "the hard assignments."

Join this session to discover how to define the "right mix" of lean tools for your environment while leveraging those successes to build a roadmap for long-term advancement. Learn how to become a change agent for your company and your career without ever changing your employer.

1. Apply standard CI frameworks (like PDCA or A3 thinking) to personal career development and long-term professional growth.

2. Transition from a "tools-focused" practitioner to a "culture-focused" leader by aligning technical lean projects with strategic business goals.

3. Identify high-visibility "stretch assignments" that build internal influence and demonstrate leadership readiness.

4. Develop a networking strategy within a large organization to gain buy-in for CI initiatives across different departments.

5. Balance technical lean execution with the "soft skills" of change management to drive sustainable, site-wide transformation.

Passionate about the intersection of process efficiency and professional growth, Lisenby specializes in sustainable manufacturing strategies and internal leadership development.

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