Michael Bayer

Is your company thriving and succeeding in this new economy, or struggling to keep up with the changes?

As a change management expert, Michael Bayer, CSP can help your company create a culture of continuous improvement. His experience will build a clear vision for your employees, and they will be empowered to drive the organization to a stronger, leaner future. Michael's goal is to help his clients become LEAN organizations by streamlining processes, increasing customer satisfaction, eliminating waste, and growing their bottom line.

Change is inevitable, and when correctly managed, is the driver creating positive results in your organization. Michael's presentation style is high energy, and he has been dubbed as "The Info-tainer" because the message delivery is engaging, informative and transformative.

Michael does not present workshops. His audiences participate in experiential labs, working on your real life problems, creating real life solutions. Concepts are learned by having the participants apply the principles in action under the coaching of Michael and his team, creating a self sustaining culture of rapid cycle improvement.

The Implementation People

Michael's team of dedicated consultants are known as "The Implementation People" because they teach you how to use LEAN management strategies to transform your organization. Talking about change isn't enough... your company needs a trainer who can motivate and inspire your employees to implement rapid cycle improvement on a continuous basis

Michael's background in consulting and senior management has given him the experience to know the most effective way to lead change within an organization. He has over 25 years of experience working with both private and public sector companies, including 14 years experience in healthcare.

The most requested keynote topic is "The LEAN Approach to QAPI success". The impeding quality and performance improvement standards will have a major impact on hospitals and long term care organizations. LEAN will help your organization meet these new standards while increasing value for your customers and growing your bottom line.
Publications

His most recent book, Michael Bayer' LEAN for Healthcare, An Owner's Guide to Improving Patient Satisfaction and financial Performance, Book Two: Kaizen Events: Proven Techniques for Rapid Cycle Improvements was published in April 2014.

Qualifications

As president of The LEAN Consulting Group, Michael Bayer has an MBA and is a certified LEAN Black Belt for Healthcare. He has developed a solid reputation as a change expert among hospitals, long term care and healthcare organizations across the United States and Canada.

Michael is a University of Winnipeg graduate, holding Bachelor's Degrees in both Arts and
Science. He received his MBA from California Coast University.
Michael was the founding president of the Manitoba Chapter of The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. He was also on the Board of Regents of The University of Winnipeg for 6 years and served as the Chair of the Governance Committee.

Testimonials

"Michael developed a LEAN program for our hospital. This involved training both managers and front line staff in LEAN and its application in every department. Two LEAN projects were conducted in an effort to reduce inventory. There was a reduction of $135,000 in pharmacy inventory and $200,000 reduction in OR inventory." Richard E. D'Alberto, FACHE, President & Chief Executive Officer, Lauren's County Health

"Without your personality, coaching and spirit, we wouldn't have made it so far." Ann Corrigan, RN , VP of Patient Services , Henry County Health Center

"We are utilizing the information on a regular basis. It has been exciting to see this growth." Pat Hales , Director of Quality and Educational Services , Misericordia Health Center

"Excellent speaker - funny yet seriously important to improve our daily lives." Rebecca Ricartti, HR Director, Pacific Alliance Medical Center 

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