The Future of Lean Is Here | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast

The Future of Lean Is Here | Let’s Talk Lean Podcast

From Lean Made Simple: Transform Your Business & Life One Step At A Time! by Lean Made Simple

July 14, 2025 · 27 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of lean practices in the UK with insights from young apprentices and experienced mentors.

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

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Tierney

Guests: Paul Blahyj, Mike Dimmack, Ruby Handley

Topics covered

  • future of lean
  • lean apprenticeship
  • manufacturing
  • engineering training
  • lean thinking
  • youth empowerment

Keywords

  • lean
  • apprenticeship
  • manufacturing
  • engineering
  • training
  • Toyota
  • Make UK

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toyota Lean Management Centre, Make UK

Products: LEAN MADE SIMPLE: 12 PROVEN STEPS FOR CREATING A VIBRANT LEAN CULTURE

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