N.E.W. LEAN Conference

We’re honored to welcome Cheryl Jekiel, founder of the Lean Leadership Center and a nationally respected expert in people‑powered continuous improvement, as this year’s keynote speaker. With decades of experience in senior operations and HR leadership—along with deep expertise in building Lean cultures—Cheryl brings a uniquely human‑centered perspective to organizational transformation.

In her keynote, “Stronger Systems, Stronger Results,” Cheryl will explore one of the most persistent challenges in continuous improvement: why early gains so often fade and what leaders can do to ensure progress truly sticks. She’ll share practical strategies for clarifying the results that matter most, reinforcing the daily behaviors that support them, and designing systems capable of sustaining long‑term performance.

Cheryl will also guide attendees in viewing the workplace as a network of interconnected systems—many shaped by hidden assumptions that quietly influence results. By learning to identify and reshape these underlying patterns, leaders can unlock stronger, more resilient outcomes across their organizations.

This session is perfect for anyone committed to strengthening their culture, deepening leadership capability, and achieving improvement that lasts. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most influential voices in Lean leadership today.