Beyond the lean toolbox: Grow your influence and not just your resume for a long-term CI career
OVERVIEW
In an era of frequent job hopping, how can professionals build a 13-year upward career trajectory within one global corporation? The answer may lie in treating career development as a continuous improvement project.
In this session, Justin Lisenby shares his journey from entry-level industrial engineer to business-level continuous improvement leader. Lisenby will explore the technical-to-strategic evolution required to move beyond lean tools and into cultural leadership.
Learning Objectives
1. The Career Apex, a PDCA-based framework for managing career growth as a continuous improvement project
2. The technical evolution required to connect lean tools with cultural transformation and create lasting impact
3. Professional skills for navigating high-visibility risks, building internal networks and pursuing challenging assignments
Participants will leave with a roadmap for connecting their knowledge of lean tools with the ability to influence organizational culture. They will also learn how to become change agents for their organizations and their careers while building long-term success with one employer.
Justin Lisenby is the continuous improvement manager for mission systems at Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX. With a 13-year tenure at the company, he has navigated the journey from entry-level industrial engineer to leadership, overseeing complex lean transformations, culture change initiatives.
Passionate about the intersection of process efficiency and professional growth, Lisenby specializes in sustainable manufacturing strategies and internal leadership development.
