The Lean Solutions Podcast Military Leadership Principles for Continuous Improvement
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Oct 14, 2025 In this discussion, Lee Campe, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, shares how military leadership principles can enhance continuous improvement across industries. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication and hands-on training, advocating for leaders to actively engage with their teams. Lee also discusses the significance of creating cohesive teams, making decisive decisions under pressure, and the necessity of effective training methods that cater to all learners. His unique insights highlight the blend of discipline and adaptability from his military background to foster excellence in various sectors.
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Gemba The Information
- Gemba the information: go to where people work and confirm they understood changes.
- Don't rely on emails for action; verify comprehension at the line.
Followership Builds Strong Leaders
- Military training forces leaders to practice followership and delegation as core skills.
- Good leaders sometimes must step back and let others lead to build capability.
Ranger School Teaches Delegation And Inspection
- In ranger school you get sudden missions, must delegate, and are graded on dissemination and delegation.
- You also inspect your team and have a peer inspect you to show you're part of the unit.