The dark side of the improvement mindset: A cautionary tale

When the Empire set out to build, they created the most innovative, extravagant machines they could. Focusing on developing technology rather than a foundation of operational excellence led to their ultimate demise.

Join forces with Skyler Coleman in a collaborative, hands on session as Coleman discusses the pitfalls of traditional improvement mindsets and how to shift to a mindset that focuses on foundational lean concepts, people and culture to drive sustained improvements across the value stream.

1. Don't forget the "WHY"
2. People and culture come first
3. Design for lean six Ssigma
4. Growth vs. stagnation
5. Hands-on exercise that can be applied immediately

Ultradent's mission is to improve oral health globally through science, creativity and education. It strives to provide clinicians with progressive and trustworthy solutions while always respecting the patient and promoting their well-being.

Its core values of integrity, care, quality, innovation and hard work influence every decision the company makes and every product it creates. It is these core values and its focus on continuous improvement that has helped Ultradent grow into the global dental supply and manufacturing company it is today. https://www.ultradent.com/

Skyler Coleman serves as the Senior Continuous Improvement Black Belt at Ultradent Products Inc. He began his career at Ultradent in chemical formulations and worked his way up into a management role. Coleman started his continuous improvement journey after attending a 5S training that resonated so deeply with him, it has become part of his DNA. He led several projects to organize and streamline his department before joining the continuous improvement team. He now serves the people of Ultradent as a mentor and leader, facilitating cross-functional improvement in the manufacturing, operations and business process space. Coleman is currently pursuing a Master Black Belt as part of his quest for lifelong learning. He studied exercise physiology at Utah State University.