Karen Martin, President of TKMG, Inc. and President & Founder of TKMG Academy, Inc. helps organizations of all types and sizes improve their business performance and create high-engagement work environments. She's a recognized thought leader in applying Lean thinking to all sectors.
Karen is the author of The Outstanding Organization and co-author of Value Stream Mapping, both of which are Shingo Institute award winners, Metrics-Based Process Mapping, and The Kaizen Event Planner. Her latest book, Clarity First, was a finalist in 800-CEO-READ's Business Book of the Year.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in microbiology, which launched her early career as a scientist, followed by a Master of Arts in Education with an adult learning concentration.
She's also a highly-rated keynote speaker, a proficient cook, and a lemon-tree enthusiast. Being in an airplane is her happy place.