The Change Agent’s Field Guide

Kyle Stone began his career in the North American automotive industry designing and installing automotive paint systems before working as a manufacturing engineer for Altec, where he evolved into a Lean leader. Trained by TBM and Simpler Consulting in Lean principles and practices, he developed a Lean Training Program used throughout Altec’s manufacturing operations. His 30+ year career spans industries including automotive, healthcare, chemical, pulp and paper, and heavy steel fabrication, focusing on process improvement, operations management, human resources, and organizational development. He has led over 250 Kaizen events and continues to assist organizations on their lean journey as a consultant. He holds a PhD in Organizational Performance and Change and a Masters in Adult Education and Training from Colorado State University. He is a Professor at Colorado Mesa University and regularly consults, assisting organizations with process improvement and developing change agents.