Jayanth Murthy of Kaizen Institute on Turning Strategy into Action Through Lean, Low-Cost Execution

Описание: In this section of the interview, Jayanth Murthy, CEO of Kaizen Institute for India and Africa, explores one of the most overlooked challenges in business: the gap between strategy creation and effective execution. He explains that many organizations excel at developing strategy but stumble during implementation—where real transformation happens. According to Murthy, this is where Kaizen Institute's niche lies: operational excellence and strategy execution support.

Kaizen Institute doesn’t stop at analysis or recommendations. Unlike traditional consultants, its teams engage directly on the shop floor and at the frontline—what Kaizen calls the Gemba—to drive real, sustained change. Murthy highlights the company’s bias for action, stating that CEOs don’t need more advice—they need results. That’s why Kaizen is built on the principle of “getting things done.”

Another major theme is the Kaizen philosophy itself, which promotes continuous improvement without additional investment. Rather than relying on costly upgrades like new machinery or IT systems, Kaizen encourages businesses to improve by maximizing what they already have. This involves waste elimination, process standardization, and efficiency gains, making the methodology particularly valuable for companies operating in resource-constrained environments or emerging markets.

Murthy summarizes Kaizen Institute’s value proposition as twofold: (1) a relentless focus on practical, implementation-driven consulting, and (2) a philosophy rooted in doing more with less—delivering operational gains through lean transformation rather than capital expenditure. These principles are not only relevant today but essential for sustainable business success across industries and regions.