Leading with Purpose: Lessons in Operational Excellence

Are you truly leading your teams or just keeping things moving? Rethink how you lead, improve, and align your teams for success with our latest episode of Leading for Business Excellence.
Ron Darnell, Senior Quality Manager at Siemens Energy Wind Power, invites us into his leadership journey, sharing the highs and the missteps that have shaped his approach to Operational Excellence. With a wealth of stories from his military background and years in the wind energy sector, Ron reveals the lessons learned from building a culture of improvement, tackling hidden factories, and leading change.
As he reflects on the challenges of motivating teams and sustaining momentum, Ron shares how habits like daily huddles have transformed communication and aligned efforts with strategic goals. He candidly explores what it’s taken to manage growth, embrace behavioural change, and navigate a fast-evolving industry while staying true to his leadership values.
These are insightful lessons from a seasoned leader, so listen now and start transforming your leadership impact today.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
~ Defining Operational Excellence (03:06)
~ Building a Culture of Improvement (05:14)
~ Daily Huddles Implementation (09:14)
~ Linking Activities to Strategic Goals (15:46)
~ Knowledge Management in Wind Power (23:50)
~ AI in Knowledge Management (28:42)
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Leading with Purpose: Lessons in Operational Excellence with Ron Darnell at Siemens Energy