Leading on Purpose with Leader Standard Work

About the Event

Leader Standard Work isn’t about control—it’s about consistency in how we support change.

In this session of The Problem Solver’s Dojo, we’re digging into one of the most powerful—but most misunderstood—tools in continuous improvement: Leader Standard Work (LSW).

Too often, LSW gets treated like a checklist. A form to fill out. A thing we “have to do.”

But when done right? It’s a game-changing leadership practice.

LSW is how leaders create space to audit standards, model behaviors, and support change—on purpose. It turns leadership from reactive firefighting into intentional, aligned action.

Whether you're a seasoned Lean practitioner or a leader just getting started, this session will show you what LSW is really about: showing up consistently in the ways that matter most, and creating systems that reinforce the culture and outcomes you want.

Key Takeaways

• Rethink LSW: Why most teams get it wrong—and how to fix it

• Connect to Behavior Change: Use LSW to reinforce the habits and mindsets your team needs

• Make It Yours: Walk away with your own version of Leader Standard Work, designed for your role and reality

• Launch It Right: Learn how to introduce and evolve LSW without turning it into another lifeless Lean tool

About Sarah

Sarah Tilkens is a seasoned Lean practitioner, Six Sigma Black Belt, and the Founder of The KPI Lab. In her keynotes and client work, she teaches that LSW isn’t just a template—it’s a leadership behavior. She’s worked with organizations to bring LSW to life in meaningful, human ways that drive performance, trust, and transformation. Sarah’s approach is rooted in practical systems, daily discipline, and the belief that leadership is a habit you build on purpose.