LOGAN, Utah – December 9, 2024 – The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, is pleased to announce that Sylvain Landry, Professor at HEC Montréal, has been awarded the Shingo Publication Award for his groundbreaking book, Bringing Scientific Thinking to Life: An Introduction to Toyota Kata for Next-Generation Business Leaders (and Those Who Would Like to Be).
The Shingo Publication Award recognizes outstanding works that demonstrate a significant contribution to organizational excellence through thought leadership and practical application. This prestigious award is part of the Shingo Institute’s mission to inspire leaders to achieve organizational excellence through the application of principles embedded in the Shingo Model™.
“Receipt of the Shingo Publication Award signifies an author's significant contribution and practical application to the body of knowledge regarding organizational excellence,” said Ken Snyder, Executive Director of the Shingo Institute.
Mike Rother, author of Toyota Kata, praises Bringing Scientific Thinking to Life:
“Professor Landry’s book Bringing Scientific Thinking to Life has become the go-to publication for anyone who is curious about Toyota Kata and how practicing it helps develop scientific thinking in your team.”
Michael Gallagher, Executive Lean Leader at GE Aerospace, states:
“Dr. Landry’s book is a transformative guide that shows how to achieve extraordinary results while learning and developing your team. It is concise, easy to read, and packed with valuable insights on Scientific Thinking, neuroscience, and the Toyota Kata. It demonstrates how to drive out fear, reduce anxiety, and create psychological safety, making our work more fun and enjoyable. This little book is a must-read for anyone looking to develop world-class talent and create a future-proof learning organization.”
Brad Parsons, Vice President of Baptist Memorial Health Care, adds:
“Bringing Scientific Thinking to Life is an outstanding resource for leaders seeking to adopt a scientific approach to continuous improvement. This practical guide helps leaders refine their thinking patterns to address the complex challenges facing business leaders today. Dr. Landry engages readers with relatable, real-world examples presented in an accessible and compelling format.
“Having had the privilege of working with Sylvain, I’ve witnessed firsthand his dedication to fostering improvement and sustainability. This book embodies his unique, principle-based management approach, grounded in respect, humility, and trust. It’s a must-read for anyone striving to create meaningful and lasting organizational change.”
Maggie Jackson, award-winner author of Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure and Distracted: Reclaiming Our Focus in a World of Lost Attention states:
“Bringing Scientific Thinking to Life is an outstanding resource for leaders seeking to adopt a scientific approach to continuous improvement. This practical guide helps leaders refine their thinking patterns to address the complex challenges facing business leaders today. Dr. Landry engages readers with relatable, real-world examples presented in an accessible and compelling format.”
Sylvain Landry will be recognized at the 37th Annual Shingo Conference Awards Gala on April 29, 2025, in Provo, Utah. The Annual Shingo Conference features workshops, site tours, keynotes, and breakout sessions designed to provide organizations with insights into achieving organizational excellence. For more information, visit shingo.org/events.
To order your copy of Bringing Scientific Thinking to Life: An Introduction to Toyota Kata for Next-Generation Business Leaders (and Those Who Would Like to Be), visit shingo.org/books.
The Shingo Institute is home to the Shingo Prize, an award recognizing organizations that demonstrate an exceptional culture fostering continuous improvement. Part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, the Shingo Institute is named after Japanese industrial engineer and Toyota adviser Shigeo Shingo. Dr. Shingo distinguished himself as one of the world’s thought leaders in concepts, management systems, and improvement techniques known as the Toyota Production System.
Drawing from Dr. Shingo’s teachings and years of experience working with organizations worldwide, the Shingo Institute developed the Shingo Model™, the basis for its various educational offerings, including workshops, study tours, and conferences. Workshops are available in multiple languages through the Institute’s Licensed Affiliates. For more information on workshops and affiliates or to register to attend an event, please visit www.shingo.org.
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