Best Alan Lothian Podcasts (2025)

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'Whippet Tricycles & Canary Cages' aka Q&A Session 50:41

4d ago50:41

50:41

Send us a text If you thought the last episode was a good one then you're in for a real treat with this! Our first Q&A Podcast of the new series sees #TeamTRIL go through a raft of questions posed by our subscribers. Our Japanese word of the week segment gets another look in, plus the usual trolling of Russell! There's even an opportunity to learn …

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'A New Season of Rambling' aka Problem Solving Exploits 43:32

18d ago43:32

43:32

Send us a text Series 2 gets underway with a belter! #TeamTRIL share some of their problem solving experiences (good & bad). There's some good old-fashioned 'kimono opening' by the guys along with Russ' Japanese Word of the Week and his "Ambush Question". There will definitely be some 'Restless Reflection' in this section of the Pod, including: Is …

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'Look after our SMEs and Apprentices!' aka Highlights from the Make UK Conference 43:10

1M ago43:10

43:10

Send us a text As Series 1 comes to a close #TeamTRIL discuss Russ' recent visit to the Make UK Conference in London. As well as playing 'Word Bingo' and fine craft beers (don't ask!!), some of the key questions, posed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are shared, providing an opportunity for the guys to offer their thoughts on those very important topi…

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'Talking Japanese' aka The merits of using foreign words in your business 40:45

2M ago40:45

40:45

Send us a text The Team discuss the use of non-native words and phrases within your business. Do they help or hinder? #Jugaad makes an unexpected appearance! Do Three-letter acronyms count as a foreign language? John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk Russell Watkins. Sempai…

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'A Borg Mentality' aka Starting your lean journey 55:13

2M ago55:13

55:13

Send us a text This episode is a real rollercoaster of a podcast! The TRIL Team offer their thoughts on a question about how to start your lean journey if your the leader of a business. They cover the capabilities required to make highly effective people within your lean organisation. Also some great questions to ask when trying to establish how ef…

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'The Best Operator' aka Buddy Plants & Creating Pull 51:23

2M ago51:23

51:23

Send us a text This episode is jam-packed with tips and stories from our previous lean exploits. Picking up from an audience question, the team quickly get on to the topic of discussing their 'Best' Operator experiences. Also, how lean (if applied effectively) should helping the operator through making life less painful whilst maintaining safety le…

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'A Dose of 5S Part 2' aka When is a red tag NOT a red tag? 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

Send us a text This episode continues from the great discussions the team had previously on 5S (or 5C) Alan, Russell & John reflect on their experiences on 5S activities they've led over the years The purpose of 5S The real intent of the red tag (which may surprise a few!) When red tags are not allowed?? Pointers on conducting an effective 5S activ…

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'A Dose of 5S?' aka It's a model not a script! 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

Send us a text In this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including a continuation from our previous episode around 'The Toughest Job'. Having discussed what the guys have been up to since they last met, the episode primarily focussed on 5S (or 5C, Workplace Organisation, etc). One of the foundatio…

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'Avengers assemble' aka How we got started in Lean 27:05

4M ago27:05

27:05

Send us a text In this episode, the boys share how they first got into Lean, and start to debate what makes someone well suited to a role as a 'change agent' If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up for a laugh, and want to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how lean really works f…

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'First visit Tips' aka How to understand a company quickly 12:18

4M ago12:18

12:18

Send us a text In this Episode, the boys share some quick and easy techniques to learn about a company on a first visit, or to find out more about your own company. These techniques will often lead to insights and opportunities to improve If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to look elsewhere. But if you are up f…

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'Night Silos' aka The nature of night shifts, and avoiding silo mentality 45:10

4M ago45:10

45:10

Send us a text In this Episode, the boys discuss amoungst other things, The culture challenges and advantages of working on Night shifts. Also we look at the importance of avoiding departmental or 'Silo' mentality. Russel also shares a top tip for our subscribers to try. If you want dry, facts or lessons on the use of Lean tools, you may need to lo…

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'Check-in Fury' aka The Importance of Effective Start of Shift Briefs 39:33

4M ago39:33

39:33

Send us a text In this episode, the guys find out that the podcast is gaining global reach and they take some Q&A from the audience. They also offer their take on the importance of starting your shift well and how to make your start of shift briefs as effective as possible. Last but certainly not least, don't miss Alan's rant about a recent airport…

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'Skip Diving / The Live Pareto' aka Data & Digital Transformation Tips 46:47

4M ago46:47

46:47

Send us a text In this episode, the guys discuss Data and Digital Transformation. From the pitfalls of planning and preparation to simple, low cost alternatives to converting data into accurate information quickly, allowing you to make the right decisions fast! John tries out his new E-Bike and finds an old photo from his distant past which some of…

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'The Well Meant Intent' aka The Toughest Job (and how to help) 48:51

4M ago48:51

48:51

Send us a text In this episode, the guys give their views and responses to some of the subscriber questions, including the power of perspective! Russell also poses the question on what is the toughest role in an organisation. Many of you maybe surprised by our responses!! As ever, the TRIL Team share their experiences on all of the above, and provi…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Alan Lothian Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Rest is Lean

Alan Lothian, John Dee, Russell Watkins

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'Whippet Tricycles & Canary Cages' aka Q&A Session 50:41

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'A New Season of Rambling' aka Problem Solving Exploits 43:32

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'Look after our SMEs and Apprentices!' aka Highlights from the Make UK Conference 43:10

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'Talking Japanese' aka The merits of using foreign words in your business 40:45

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'A Borg Mentality' aka Starting your lean journey 55:13

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'The Best Operator' aka Buddy Plants & Creating Pull 51:23

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'A Dose of 5S Part 2' aka When is a red tag NOT a red tag? 45:14

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'A Dose of 5S?' aka It's a model not a script! 45:21

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'Avengers assemble' aka How we got started in Lean 27:05

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'First visit Tips' aka How to understand a company quickly 12:18

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'Night Silos' aka The nature of night shifts, and avoiding silo mentality 45:10

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'Check-in Fury' aka The Importance of Effective Start of Shift Briefs 39:33

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'Skip Diving / The Live Pareto' aka Data & Digital Transformation Tips 46:47

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'The Well Meant Intent' aka The Toughest Job (and how to help) 48:51