From Toyota to Tech: Wiring Organizations to Win

*Organizations struggle to adapt to changing circumstances, especially with the rate of change increasing. Toyota, too. But, as you can see by studying Toyota and other “lean enterprises,” some are “wired” for adaptation. They maintain clarity of purpose, prioritize full engagement, and enable problem-solving and innovation. The result: sustainable high performance.

MIT Senior Lecturer and author Steven Spear shares insights from "Wiring the Winning Organization", the book he co-authored with Gene Kim. He’ll explain the approach, structures, and intentionally built capabilities of “winning” organizations such as Toyota.

In this timely conversation with LEI Executive Director, Tyson Heaton. Steve and Tyson have just coming off visits to Toyota, GE Appliances, and Summit Polymers the week before during LEI’s Lean Leadership Learning Tour. Hear their reflections!

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

The organizational design principles that separate high-performers from the rest
How AI and other externalities are reshaping work—and why lean thinking matters more than ever
Practical implications for building capability in an ever-changing business world

This isn’t only theory. It’s theory bridged to actionable insight from one of the field’s most respected voices—and a preview of what Steve will bring to the 2026 Lean Summit stage in Houston this March.

Learn more about the Lean Summit at https://hubs.li/Q03TM4CK0