In a time of constant change, alignment and communication are not optional—they are essential.
This year’s summit centers on how organizations can move strategy into action through hoshin kanri while cultivating transparent, trust-based communication that drives engagement, innovation, and sustainable results.
Participants will gain practical tools and real-world insights to:
Translate strategic goals into clear, actionable priorities using hoshin kanri
Strengthen alignment across teams, departments, and leadership levels
Practice honest, purpose-driven communication that builds trust
Reduce confusion, silos, and rework through clearer strategic execution
Lead change with integrity in complex, people-centered systems
Ken Bogard | Know Honesty
Ken Bogard is the best selling author of “Know Honesty”, entrepreneur, Expert EOS Implementer, and the Open and Honest Expert. Ken’s Know Honesty approach is transforming people's lives, raising the bar on communication, leadership collaboration, and sparking a movement. His entrepreneurial grit and enthusiasm for positive results provide people with the momentum they need to achieve what they really want. Ken has impacted over 75 organizations, 400 owners and leaders, and thousands of employees. His work has been endorsed by EOS Worldwide and featured on outlets like Fox, NPR, and other top streaming platforms. Ken is changing how the world communicates.
Presentation: Solving Every Leadership Teams #1 Problem: Communication
You will learn how these two healthy rules, open and honest, positively impact Vision, Traction and most importantly, team health. Top performing teams and great communication are correlated, but unfortunately most communication training only teaches you how to talk. We'll explore why real communication can't happen without you being you, how brutal honesty kills progress, and what it takes to say (and receive) what actually needs to be said. This is about the raw, human work of showing up, speaking up, and staying open, especially when it is hard.
Why Sponsor the Summit?
Amplify Your Reach: Gain visibility with a highly engaged audience passionate about continuous improvement.
Showcase Your Leadership: Position your organization as a leader in Lean practices and innovation.
Build Meaningful Connections: Network with professionals and decision-makers from across industries.
Please park in the Fulton Lot as indicated by the map below:
We’re excited to offer a convenient hotel option for Summit attendees. Reserve your stay at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown and enjoy a special group rate exclusively for our event participants.
Details
Hotel Name: Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
Address:310 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Room Type: Two Queen Standard
Booking Information:
Book your stay online, or by calling 616-235-7611 and mention the Grand Rapids Lean Summit group block.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Guests can cancel their reservation without penalty according to the hotel’s standard cancellation policy.
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At the MLC, we do our best to be inclusive at every level of experience, whether it’s a conference, Gemba walk or any other of our membership activities.
An individual or organizational membership gives you a year’s worth of great Lean learning and networking at low- or no-cost!
We understand that plans change. In the event you are unable to attend an event, refunds will be issued in full for cancellation refund requests received in writing via the events@michiganlean.org email at least seven (7) days before the event. Refunds will not be issued when less than a seven (7) day notice is provided. After submitting your cancellation refund request via email, please allow up to ten (10) business days for your refund to be processed. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date. If the event is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded in full.
