Translating 5S into Action
Business Acumen
Join us for an interactive Lunch-n-Learn exploring 5S, a foundational Lean methodology designed to create organized, efficient, and sustainable work environments. In this session, we will walk through the five principles — Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain — and discuss how they can be applied beyond manufacturing to improve knowledge management, digital organization, and everyday project workflows. Participants will learn how small improvements in organization and visual management can reduce waste, increase clarity, and support continuous improvement across teams and projects.
Speakers
Jason Ward
Jason is an experienced IT and strategic leadership professional based in the Kansas City area, with a distinguished background supporting U.S. Army Special Operations. He holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential along with multiple Agile and technical certifications, including the PMI-ACP and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), blending operational discipline with technical expertise. Throughout his career, Jason has excelled as a "business to tech translator," driving process efficiencies and delivering critical network modernization in high-stakes environments. He specializes in requirements gathering and capability development, ensuring that technology solutions effectively meet complex operational goals. Outside of work, Jason is a dedicated family man, happily married since 2004 and the proud father of five children. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, BBQ, and playing or collecting guitars.
