Jess Orr on What Leaders Get Wrong About Transformation
Jess Orr on What Leaders Get Wrong About Transformation  
Podcast: KPI Fireside: A Continuous Improvement Podcast
Published On: Mon Apr 13 2026
Description: Why do so many continuous improvement programs fail to deliver lasting impact?In this episode of KPI Fireside, host Keith Norris sits down with Jess Orr, a business transformation leader with deep experience in Lean and continuous improvement, including time working directly at Toyota. Jess shares why many organizations limit their results by concentrating improvement efforts in a small group of specialists instead of building a system that engages everyone.🔻 Why limiting CI to specialists restricts impact and scalability🔻 Why sustainable improvement requires systems—not just short-term wins🔻 How to justify CI investment using data and performance metrics🔻 The role of leaders in building problem-solving capability across teams🔗 Connect with Jess Orr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessorr/🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/