Tom Robinson

Current

Senior Associate at Lean Project Consulting

Past

Founder at Chinook Associates or RapidImprove.com
Senior Performance Improvement Specialist at Swedish Medical Center
Faculty -- Organization Systems Renewal at Seattle University

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Education

Stanford University
Stanford University
Prescott College

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Industry

Management Consulting

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Tom Robinson’s Summary

Tom Robinson works with clients to develop lean strategies for large and complex projects. For more than twenty years Tom has facilitated executive teams and led process improvement and 5S efforts. He has worked as an independent consultant, internal lean specialist, chief administrative officer, and wilderness guide. Tom consulted extensively in aerospace, oil production, research and development, healthcare, and construction. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University, and recently served for four years on the Organization Systems Renewal faculty of Seattle University.

Tom Robinson’s Specialties:

Assessing organizational readiness for lean breakthroughs
Quick or long kaizen efforts
Process improvement and value stream maps
5S -- A3 -- Hoshin Kanri -- Daily management
Applying Toyota practices in construction and healthcare
Small and large group faciliation

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Tom Robinson’s Groups:

Vice-Chair, Board, Lummi Youth Academy, 2007-present
Board Chair, Hanford Challenge, 2007-present
Councilmember, Beaux Arts Village, Washington, 2002-2007
Trustee, Prescott College, 1998-2002