The Lean Solutions Podcast
By Patrick Adams
The Lean Solutions PodcastDec 20, 2022
Give Wings To Your Team
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich and Patrick Adams discuss the difficulty of navigating through a crisis of market competition and organizational chaos.
Through the transformative power of Toyota Kata in Lean methodology, we can embrace a culture of scientific thinking and coaching. Learning to empower our teams, transcend conventional practices, and unlock new realms of success gives us a path to success through continuous improvement.
About the Guest:
Tilo Schwarz supports organizations and managers in successfully leading change and empowering their teams for improvement, adaptiveness, and superior results. He was a plant manager at a renowned German power-tool manufacturer, where he and his management team started practicing Toyota Kata as part of Mike Rother's groundbreaking research in 2007. By doing so, Tilo and his team established continuous improvement as a daily working routine throughout all processes and areas of the plant. That led to winning the A. T. Kearny manufacturing competition "Factory of the Year" and a WHU/INSEAD Industrial Excellence Award. Tilo is co-founder of the Campus for Leaders at the University of Applied Science Ansbach and the author of several books on coaching and Toyota Kata.
Links:
Click Here For Andy Olrich’s LinkedIn
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Click Here For Tilo’s Book: “Giving Wings to Her Team”
Click Here For More Information On Tilo SchwarzClick Here For The Lean Solutions Summit
Insights & Reflections - Chain Of Learning Pt. 2
What You’ll Learn: In this two-parted episode, host Andy Olrich delves into Katie Anderson’s transformative Chain of Learning workshops in Australia. Tune in as they explore attendee expectations, workshop insights, captivating leadership themes, and profound reflections.
About the Guest:
Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, professional speaker, and learning enthusiast, dedicated to helping purpose-driven leaders create cultures of learning and accelerate individual and organizational impact.
A skilled change agent and coach, Katie has supported tens of thousands of leaders across a range of industries to create organizational learning cultures that foster innovation, engagement, and continuous improvement. A popular keynote speaker, she is the author of the bestselling book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn, which has received multiple international awards, including the Shingo Publication Award, and has been translated into over eight languages. Katie is also the host of the transformational leadership podcast Chain of Learning.
Katie holds a BA with honors from Stanford University and was a Fulbright Scholar in Australia, where she received her Master’s degree in public health. She has lived in seven countries, and regularly leads executive study trips to Japan for leaders looking to deepen their knowledge of people-centered leadership, operational excellence, and Japanese culture.
Links:
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Click Here to Learn More About Katie Anderson
Insights & Reflections - Chain Of Learning Pt. 1
What You’ll Learn: In this two-parted episode, host Andy Olrich delves into Katie Anderson’s transformative Chain of Learning workshops in Australia. Tune in as they explore attendee expectations, workshop insights, captivating leadership themes, and profound reflections.
About the Guest:
Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, professional speaker, and learning enthusiast, dedicated to helping purpose-driven leaders create cultures of learning and accelerate individual and organizational impact.
A skilled change agent and coach, Katie has supported tens of thousands of leaders across a range of industries to create organizational learning cultures that foster innovation, engagement, and continuous improvement. A popular keynote speaker, she is the author of the bestselling book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn, which has received multiple international awards, including the Shingo Publication Award, and has been translated into over eight languages. Katie is also the host of the transformational leadership podcast Chain of Learning.
Katie holds a BA with honors from Stanford University and was a Fulbright Scholar in Australia, where she received her Master’s degree in public health. She has lived in seven countries, and regularly leads executive study trips to Japan for leaders looking to deepen their knowledge of people-centered leadership, operational excellence, and Japanese culture.
Links:
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Kanban Sucks: If It’s Not Done Right.
Mistakes Young Leaders Make
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Catherine McDonald discuss the common mistakes emerging leaders often encounter. It's a conversation that highlights the transformative power of errors, turning them into stepping stones for future leadership excellence.
About the Guest:
Phil Ranck, a retired 24-year United States Army veteran from Pennsylvania, excels in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, holding certifications such as Certified Department of the Army Master Black Belt and accreditations from IASSC, ASQ, and CSSC. With a background in Military Management and program acquisition, coupled with a Master's degree in Transportation and Logistics Management, Phil has trained numerous students in Green and Black Belt Certifications, leading impactful projects. His commitment to clear processes for change is reflected in additional certifications in Design Thinking, Business Process Re-Engineering, and Change Management from institutions like IBM, IDEO, and Virginia State University. In 2019, Phil founded Lean Alaska upon retiring from the Army, focusing on delivering quality, personalized interactions and fostering a community of Lean Six Sigma practitioners.
Links:
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Applying CI To Our Personal Lives
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss coaching and personal growth, highlighting the importance of iterations and experimentation in learning, emphasizing the need to focus on others rather than oneself in coaching practices.
Everyone, regardless of position or expertise, shares common struggles and the importance of normalizing vulnerability and seeking support within professional communities is essential to success.
About the Guest:
Sam Morgan is a self-proclaimed “confident learner.” After spending the past five years of work in the continuous improvement space he landed at KataCon, a conference for continuous improvement professionals who practice the Toyota Kata. There he had a powerful moment realizing where his true passion lies: transforming people through coaching. Ever since then he has been on a mission to help folks illuminate who they really are, what they were created to do, and give them the confidence to live it out through the powerful practice of daily coaching. Sam helps change the lives of people through the process of uncovering their PURPOSE, helping them understand the PATTERN of the Improvement Kata, tied together through the PRACTICE of daily coaching cycles. Sam takes joy in seeing his clients move from fearful to fearless; from insecure to confident. He resonates deeply with the quote from Henry David Thoreau, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.”
Links:
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Lean Sucks! (If You're Not Doing It Right)
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss lean methodology and its promise of efficiency and productivity improvement.
The sentiment towards Lean isn't always positive, especially when implementation goes awry. While Lean has proven to be a transformative approach for many organizations, it requires meticulous execution and a deep understanding of its principles.
About the Guest:
Maria Makrygianni is a seasoned Process Improvement Expert with 22 years of experience as an Airforce Officer (Captain) in aviation maintenance. She specializes in enhancing operational performance and profitability across various EU industries. Her expertise includes designing and leading training programs in Lean Six Sigma and Lean Management. Her extensive background spans Line & Heavy Maintenance, Quality Inspection, Aircraft Maintenance Resources Management, and Quality Audits. As a Chief Aircraft Engineer, she has improved and supervised aircraft maintenance processes, contributing to published scientific journals. Additionally, she holds a BA in Aeronautical Engineering and an MSc in Advanced Industrial & Manufacturing Systems, focusing on Reliability Analysis and TQM for Jet Fighter Maintenance Operations. She is also a Certified Systemic Analyst.
Links:
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Why Does Lean Fail?
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Catherine McDonald discuss a common problem in organizations which leads to misguided initiatives and wasted resources: fake lean people.
Fake lean individuals falsely claim to adhere to lean principles, adopting superficial aspects without a genuine commitment to continuous improvement. On the other hand, real lean individuals actively embrace and implement lean methodologies, fostering a culture of efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement that contributes to the organization's success.
About the Guest: With 30 years of experience, Dr. Bob Emiliani is a progressive management practitioner and researcher, having held leadership roles in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management during his 15-year industry tenure. As a pivotal member of the Pratt & Whitney team, he contributed to implementing Toyota Production System (TPS) principles in both manufacturing and supply chains. Transitioning to academia, Bob spent 23 years as a full-time professor and is now Professor Emeritus, renowned for pioneering Lean leadership research, with 28 books and numerous publications spanning diverse disciplines, earning him recognition as a prolific and award-winning writer.
Links:
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Tools Vs. Culture
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss a culture that values open communication, employee empowerment, and a commitment to learning enables teams to leverage tools effectively and adapt to evolving challenges.
The true strength of an organization lies in its cultural foundation – a vibrant lean culture that embraces collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of improvement. A culture that values open communication, employee empowerment, and a commitment to learning enables teams to leverage tools effectively and adapt to evolving challenges.
About the Guest:
Ryan Tierney is a lean enthusiast and co-owner of Global Seating manufacturer Seating Matters renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and Lean principles. Beyond his role at Seating Matters, Ryan is the visionary founder of Lean Made Simple, & host of the Lean Made Simple podcast where he shares invaluable insights into the power of lean thinking. His podcast has soared to prominence, ranking #5 in UK Business Podcasts, and has garnered a dedicated following of listeners from all over the world. Ryan’s teachings have inspired thousands of organizations to embrace continuous improvement by simplifying the message of lean.
Links:
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The Wheel Of Sustainability: Accountability
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss The Wheel of Sustainability – a transformative framework to enhance your leadership commitment and empower teams for enduring success, as well as ideal leadership development, its impact on profitability, organizational support structures, and strategies for sustaining leader empowerment.
About the Guest:
The creator of “The Wheel of Sustainability,” Adam Lawrence is an industry expert, speaker, and author who directly works with and empowers teams to sustainably solve critical business problems. Adam coaches, mentors, and facilitates leaders and teams to deliver sustainable, breakthrough business results. Adam founded Process Improvement Partners LLC in 2018. He has 35+ years of process improvement experience helping businesses in manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. Based in Lancaster PA with his wife and son, Adam is ready to help you and your team anywhere in the world.
Links:
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Click here to connect with Adam Lawrence
Click Here to learn more about the Wheel of Sustainability
Creating A People-First Lean Culture
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich and Catherine McDonald explore the slow adoption of Lean principles in small businesses, highlighting the challenges in learning Lean and coaching these principles.
The emphasis on hands-on learning and the effectiveness of the KATA approach suggest that its practical skill set makes it stand out among various Lean methodologies, prompting a discussion on why it isn't more widely promoted by leaders in the Lean space.
About the Guest:
Don Watza, a highly experienced and passionate problem-solver with a BS in business operations and diverse certificates, boasts a successful career in HR, people management, process improvement, and IT. Founding two businesses and a non-profit, he collaborated with major entities like the State of Michigan, Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Comerica Bank. Specializing in healthcare and HR finance transactions, Don excels in leading complex projects and teams, praised for fostering innovation. His expertise includes identifying process and system gaps, and he's recently embraced Lean principles, particularly tools like KATA, for continuous improvement. Don's legacy lies in driving positive change where the work is done.
Links:
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Celebrating Failures
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich and Patrick Adams discuss embracing and celebrating failures, encouraging a mindset shift from a fear of failure to an embrace of experimentation and innovation.
Celebrating failures in Lean promotes transparency, collaboration, and a shared commitment to organizational learning, ultimately leading to more resilient and adaptive teams capable of achieving sustainable success.
About the Guest:
Mark Graban, author of "The Mistakes That Make Us," is a renowned speaker and consultant. His other notable works include the award-winning "Lean Hospitals" and "Measures of Success." Mark serves as a consultant through his company, Constancy, Inc., and also as a Senior Advisor for KaiNexus. Mark is also the host of podcasts like "Lean Blog Interviews" and "My Favorite Mistake."
Links:
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Applying 2-Second Lean
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Patrick Adams discuss embracing the philosophy of 2-Second Lean, which empowers organizations to eliminate inefficiencies, fostering perpetual improvement for sustained growth and enhanced productivity.
About the Guest:
Alex Ramirez is a highly experienced Vice President of Operations at Vallourec Tube Alloy, bringing over a decade of expertise in manufacturing and Lean principles. With a focus on eliminating waste and fostering continuous improvement, he has held key roles such as Industrial Director & Lean Deployment Manager. His leadership at Vallourec includes significant contributions to Lean Process Improvement and Transformation. With a passion for team growth and development, Alex is a dedicated leader with a proven track record of success.
Links:
Click here for “2 Second Lean” by Paul A. Akers
Click here for Alex Ramirez's LinkedIn
Lean Leadership Basics
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, and Patrick Adams discuss lean leadership, a transformative approach to management that prioritizes efficiency, continuous improvement, and respect for individuals within an organization.
About the Guest:
Charlie Protzman is an internationally renowned Lean implementer, trainer and Shingo Prize winning author with over 35 years’ experience in Materials and Operations Management. He has consulted with manufacturers, hospitals, government agencies and other service industries. He has currently published Leveraging Lean in Healthcare Series, One-Piece Flow vs. Batching, Card Based Control Systems for A Lean Work Design, and the Lean Practitioner's Field book as well as in the Journal of Production Economics.
Links:
Click here for Charlie Protzman's book Lean Leadership Basics
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Click here for Charlie Protzman's Website
Get Your Organization Off The Ground!
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Patrick Adams, Andy Olrich, and Catherine McDonald discuss a model that emphasizes the essential steps to launch an organization successfully, highlighting the obstacles preventing progress, such as the adverse effects of limited leadership support. It underscores the significance of daily management and leader standard work in reinforcing positive actions and behaviors.
About the Guest:
Shayne Daughenbaugh is a seasoned Process Improvement Project Manager with over 5 years of experience at the State of Nebraska, holding the distinction of a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. They specialize in leading successful organizational change and implementing lean process improvement strategies, focusing on streamlining efforts and enhancing efficiency. With a strong background in operations management and lighting efficiency, Shayne's expertise extends beyond the professional realm, encompassing a decade-long commitment as a Pastor, demonstrating versatile skills in mentorship and strategic planning.
Patrick Adams is an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker. He is best known for his unique human approach to sound team building practices, creating consensus and enabling empowerment.Patrick has been delivering bottom-line results through specialized process improvement solutions for over 20 years. He’s worked with all types of businesses from private, non-profit, government, and manufacturing ranging from small business to billion-dollar corporations. Patrick is an Author of the best selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap.
Catherine McDonald is a Lean and Leadership Coach with MCD Consulting, her own business since 2018. She specializes in Lean deployment across various non-manufacturing sectors, employing a strategic, enthusiastic, and empathetic approach. Using collaborative methods, Catherine guides individuals and organizations from short-term reactive working to long-term strategic thinking.
Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of expertise in engineering trades, services, manufacturing, mining and logistics processes and support. With qualifications in Continuous Improvement and LEAN Six Sigma, he is also a Certified Scrum Master. Andy finds fulfillment in witnessing the positive outcomes that result from teams collaboratively working towards shared and individual goals.
Links:
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Learning From Industry Leaders: Season Three Host Introductions 2/2
In our upcoming season, our mission remains clear: empower you with the insights needed for streamlined processes, waste elimination, and building a foundation for sustainable success.
Season three brings inspiring interviews, industry trend analyses, and practical tips for navigating the business landscape. Our podcast boasts a stellar lineup of guests, from industry experts to visionary entrepreneurs, offering actionable strategies for both seasoned leaders and those starting their entrepreneurial journey.
Join us on The Lean Solutions Podcast for a fresh perspective on optimizing operations and igniting passion for efficiency in Season Three. Embrace change, innovate boldly, and pave the way for a leaner, more prosperous future. Thank you for joining the lean revolution!
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh and Patrick Adams engage in a thoughtful exploration of their backgrounds and professional journeys, providing insightful glimpses into their respective experiences.
About the Guest:
Shayne Daughenbaugh is a seasoned Process Improvement Project Manager with over 5 years of experience at the State of Nebraska, holding the distinction of a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. They specialize in leading successful organizational change and implementing lean process improvement strategies, focusing on streamlining efforts and enhancing efficiency. With a strong background in operations management and lighting efficiency, Shayne's expertise extends beyond the professional realm, encompassing a decade-long commitment as a Pastor, demonstrating versatile skills in mentorship and strategic planning.
Patrick Adams is an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker. He is best known for his unique human approach to sound team building practices, creating consensus and enabling empowerment.Patrick has been delivering bottom-line results through specialized process improvement solutions for over 20 years. He’s worked with all types of businesses from private, non-profit, government, and manufacturing ranging from small business to billion-dollar corporations. Patrick is an Author of the best selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap.
Links:
Learning From Industry Leaders: Season Three Host Introductions 1/2
In our upcoming season, our mission remains clear: empower you with the insights needed for streamlined processes, waste elimination, and building a foundation for sustainable success.
Season three brings inspiring interviews, industry trend analyses, and practical tips for navigating the business landscape. Our podcast boasts a stellar lineup of guests, from industry experts to visionary entrepreneurs, offering actionable strategies for both seasoned leaders and those starting their entrepreneurial journey.
Join us on The Lean Solutions Podcast for a fresh perspective on optimizing operations and igniting passion for efficiency in Season Three. Embrace change, innovate boldly, and pave the way for a leaner, more prosperous future. Thank you for joining the lean revolution!
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Andy Olrich engage in a thoughtful exploration of their backgrounds and professional journeys, providing insightful glimpses into their respective experiences.
About the Guest:
Catherine McDonald is a Lean and Leadership Coach with MCD Consulting, her own business since 2018. She specializes in Lean deployment across various non-manufacturing sectors, employing a strategic, enthusiastic, and empathetic approach. Using collaborative methods, Catherine guides individuals and organizations from short-term reactive working to long-term strategic thinking.
Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of expertise in engineering trades, services, manufacturing, mining and logistics processes and support. With qualifications in Continuous Improvement and LEAN Six Sigma, he is also a Certified Scrum Master. Andy finds fulfillment in witnessing the positive outcomes that result from teams collaboratively working towards shared and individual goals.
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Season Three Teaser: "Rich Men North of Richmond" and CI?
In our upcoming season, our mission remains clear: empower you with the insights needed for streamlined processes, waste elimination, and building a foundation for sustainable success.
Season three brings inspiring interviews, industry trend analyses, and practical tips for navigating the business landscape. Our podcast boasts a stellar lineup of guests, from industry experts to visionary entrepreneurs, offering actionable strategies for both seasoned leaders and those starting their entrepreneurial journey.
Join us on The Lean Solutions Podcast for a fresh perspective on optimizing operations and igniting passion for efficiency in Season Three. Embrace change, innovate boldly, and pave the way for a leaner, more prosperous future. Thank you for joining the lean revolution!
About The Guest: One of the changes we are making this season includes adding three more hosts to the show. The hosts will trade off assisting in the interviews and discussions. Let’s meet the hosts!
Catherine McDonald is a Lean and Leadership Coach with MCD Consulting, her own business since 2018. She specializes in Lean deployment across various non-manufacturing sectors, employing a strategic, enthusiastic, and empathetic approach. Using collaborative methods, Catherine guides individuals and organizations from short-term reactive working to long-term strategic thinking.
Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of expertise in engineering trades, services, manufacturing, mining and logistics processes and support. With qualifications in Continuous Improvement and LEAN Six Sigma, he is also a Certified Scrum Master. Andy finds fulfillment in witnessing the positive outcomes that result from teams collaboratively working towards shared and individual goals.
Shayne Daughenbaugh is a seasoned Process Improvement Project Manager with over 5 years of experience at the State of Nebraska, holding the distinction of a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. They specialize in leading successful organizational change and implementing lean process improvement strategies, focusing on streamlining efforts and enhancing efficiency. With a strong background in operations management and lighting efficiency, Shayne's expertise extends beyond the professional realm, encompassing a decade-long commitment as a Pastor, demonstrating versatile skills in mentorship and strategic planning.
Links:
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For Feedback, Email jr.adams@patrickadamsconsulting.com
Keeping Gemba Walks Fresh With Michael Bremer
In this episode, Michael Bremer and I discover the key differentiators of highly effective organizations, explore the concept of a gemba walk and its importance, and discuss how to keep gemba walks fresh for continuous improvement.
What You'll Learn:
What is different about organizations that are highly effective at improving and the rest?
What is a gemba walk? And why should I do one?
What do you mean when you say, "Keep Your Gemba Walks Fresh"
About the Guest: Author, semi-retired from business in 2018. A variety of experiences over the years including director productivity and later director of information systems for Beatrice Foods, Chief Financial Officer and Board member for the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and President the Cumberland Group in Chicago for 28 years (global consulting company). Served as adjunct faculty for the University of Chicago’s Graham School for a 15 year period and also served as a senior mentor at a new business start-up incubator focused on manufacturing (mHub Chicago).
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Ignite Passion with Stephanie Bown
In this episode, Stephanie Bown and I discuss solutions to common problems, the need for organizations to focus on performance systems, and the role of leaders in fostering high performance, offering practical tips for team leaders.
What You'll Learn:
Can you tell us a little bit about your book?
What kinds of problems does this book help people address? Tell us about why organizations need to think about systems of performance?
What role do leaders play in creating a high performance culture?
How did you get into this line of work? What drew you to this topic?
If you’re a team leader - what are some practical ways you can help your team perform better?
About the Guest: Stephanie is the acclaimed author of Purpose, Passion & Performance: how systems for leadership, culture and strategy drive the 3Ps of high performing organizations; awarded one of Australia’s top 3 leadership books in 2021. As an accredited facilitator for Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and Company Director (GAICD), Stephanie deeply understands the challenges today’s leaders face. She works with directors, founders and executive teams to deliver talks and programs that embed high performance habits and drive transformational change.
Having completed a Masters in Organization Dynamics, tertiary qualifications in psychology, neuropsychology, and positive psychology; as well as professional accreditations in validated psychometric tools; Stephanie has devoted her life to discovering the dynamics of individuals, teams and organizations.
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Strategy and the Future of Lean with Trina Poston
In this episode, Trina Poston and I highlight the unique benefits lean brings, explore its next evolutions, and discuss the crucial skill set of a successful lean leader.
What You'll Learn:
- What is your background / how did you get into lean?
- Many lean practitioners have engineering backgrounds, how do you feel having a non-engineering background benefits you as a lean practitioner?
- What is your favorite lean practice?
- In your opinion, what's the next evolution of lean?
- What do you feel is the most necessary skill set of a lean leader?
About the Guest:
Trina Poston is a leadership consultant, adjunct facilitator, speaker, strategic portfolio manager and experienced Lean practitioner. As the Founder and Principal of MAP Coaching + Consulting, a business consulting and personal coaching firm, Trina is devoted to serving clients through customized solutions to improve performance. Leveraging a background in strategic development and program execution across multiple industries, Trina brings a multimodal style from a toolkit of Design Thinking, Lean and scalable Project Management principles. This unique approach combined with a focus on training and development and civic engagement have led to Trina being recognized by the State of Michigan Office of Good Government with the Symbol of Excellence.
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Lean Relevance for All with Adam Ward
In this episode, Adam Ward and I discuss quick insights on Lean's current state, avoiding common transformation errors, and unlocking momentum for stuck Lean practitioners.
What You'll Learn:
What are your thoughts on the state of lean today?
How do you stay current with Lean trends?
What are some common mistakes you see with transformations?
What one piece of advice would you give Lean practitioners for the ‘20s?
How can Lean practitioners who feel “stuck,” get momentum again?
About the Guest:
Adam Ward is an experienced executive coach who has helped hundreds of leaders achieve their goals. He has an uncanny ability to identify root causes that prevent organizational growth and help clients overcome these challenges and obstacles at scale.
Adam has a wealth of experience working with executives in a variety of industries. He has worked with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs, and other senior leaders. He is fluent in operational excellence, design thinking, Agile, and other operational and development methodologies.
Adam is a trusted advisor to his clients. He is confidential and supportive, and he always puts his clients' needs first. He is also a skilled listener and communicator and is an Amazon best-selling author of Lean Design in Healthcare and the Healthcare Innovator’s Workbook.
Links:
Click here for Adam's Book, "Lean Design in Healthcare"
Reaching Positive Outcomes Faster with Kerry Bass
In this episode, Kerry L. Bass and I explore strategies for accelerating organizational change, building trust in elections, fostering societal success for all, attracting the right talent, and examining the continued relevance of quality management principles.
What You'll Learn:
1. How can my organization get change faster?
2. What can be done to help citizens have more faith in elections?
3. How can societies be more successful in supporting all?
4. How do I get the right people to join my organization?
5. Are quality management principles still relevant?
About the Guest:
Kerry L. Bass is the CEO and founder of Potential To Reality Consulting and a Senior Member of ASQ. He is an executive consultant who specializes in enterprise transformation, operational excellence and organizational change management. His personal and professional focus is on helping organizations and societies that are dedicated to the wellbeing of their stakeholders achieve and sustain excellence. For more than 25 years, Kerry has been leading and supporting transformation and major organizational change for governmental agencies, as well as non-profit and commercial enterprises.
Links:
Click here for the Potential To Reality Consulting Website
Former AME President, George Saiz, Talks Culture
In this episode, George Saiz explores the essence of his book, "We Started with Respect," touching on its unique message, the significance of respect, overlooked key elements for cultural change, and personal writing insights.
What You'll Learn:
1. Why a book on culture - there are so many out there? What important message do you bring?
2. Why the book title of "We Started with Respect," what's important about that to you?
3. Your front book cover says it's A Novel, but the word "Novel" is crossed out and replaced with the word "Blueprint." Tell us about that.
4. In your book, the team adopts seven key elements of the culture that they want to develop. I recognize that they're all important, but which one or ones do you think are overlooked and yet are key to successfully transforming the company culture?
5. What is something you learned over the course of writing this book?
About the Guest: George Saiz enjoys sharing leadership strategies from his experience as a medical device executive with Johnson & Johnson, Zimmer-Biomet, DJO Global and MicroAire. Combined with the best practices he observed as President & CEO of The Association for Manufacturing Excellence, he’s convinced of the importance of including people in all business equations. Now, as a writer, keynote speaker, and coach, he promotes enterprise excellence through a people-centric culture to the next generation of business leaders.
Links:
Click here for more information on George Saiz
Click here for more information on "We Started With Respect"
Podcast Spotlight: The Danaher Business System With Mark Deluzio
We've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Two. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season.
As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners!
Episode Details:
In this episode, Mark Deluzio and I discuss the Danaher business system, as well as the art of Lean Transformation.
What You'll Learn:
- Why do Lean Transformations fail?
- Could you explain the importance of having a business strategy and the ability to deploy/execute the strategy.
- What made the Danaher Business System so successful?
- As the "Father of Lean Accounting," how important is it to change the accounting systems when embarking on a Lean Transformation?
- What role does Respect for People play in the success of a Lean Transformation
About the Guest:
Mark DeLuzio is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lean Horizons Consulting. He is also a former Corporate Officer and Vice President of Danaher Business System (DBS) for Danaher Corporation.
Danaher has been recognized as the leading implementer of Lean globally and has been rated as the 3rd most profitable US stock over the last 30 years. Mark is also credited with developing the first Lean Accounting process in the United States for Danaher’s Jake Brake Division, where he served as their Chief Financial Officer. Mark is the author of “Turn Waste into Wealth,” which offers practical advice for those considering a Lean transformation and “Flatlined – Why Lean Transformations Fail and What to do About It”, which offers the lessons learned from Mark’s association with hundreds of Lean transformations on a global basis.
Links:
Click here for more information on Mark Deluzio
Click here to order one of Mark Deluzio's books
Podcast Spotlight: Lean Mindset With Mike Leigh
We've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Two. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season.
As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners!
Episode Details:
In this episode, Mike Leigh and I discuss the application of lean as well as the implementation of a lean mindset within organizations.
What You'll Learn:
1. Can you describe your Lean journey so far?
2. How has your attitude toward the application of Lean changed?
3. What is your approach to helping companies move forward on their Lean journey?
4. You're not a big fan of Six Sigma. Why is that?
5. What advice would you give to Lean practitioners who want to make a difference in their organizations?
About the Guest:
Mike Leigh is the President of OpX Solutions, a performance improvement company that helps manufacturers remove the barriers that prevent them from achieving their goals by developing leaders and improving processes. Prior to starting his company, Mike had a 13-year manufacturing career where he held a variety of operational supply chain leadership roles. Prior to that, he served in the US Navy as a surface warfare officer where he specialized in nuclear propulsion, and later retired as a Commander in the reserves.
Links:
Click here to connect with Mike Leigh
Podcast Spotlight: Cultures Of Continuous Improvement With Katie Anderson
We've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Two. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season.
As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners!
Episode Details:
In this episode, Katie Anderson and I discuss a culture of excellence through continuous improvement during a pre-recorded webinar.
What You'll Learn:
1. What are the ingredients that make up a culture of excellence?
2. In cultures of CI, what does it mean to “learn, lead, and care”?
3. Can you share your favorite story from Mr. Yoshino that exemplifies a culture of CI?
4. Why do you do the Japan study trip?
5. What will we see that backs up how the Japanese culture played a part in Toyota’s success?
About the Guest:
Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership and learning coach, consultant, and professional speaker, best known for inspiring individuals and organizations to lead with intention and increase their personal and professional impact. Katie is passionate about helping people around the world learn to lead and lead to learn by connecting purpose, process, and practice to achieve higher levels of performance. Her book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning is an international #1 Amazon bestseller
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The Rapid Results Virtual Summit With Patrick Adams
In this episode of The Lean Solutions Podcast, host Patrick Adams engages in a comprehensive exploration of a culture centered around continuous improvement, the implementation of visual management techniques, and the establishment of clear performance expectations.
What You'll Learn: The annual Rapid Results Summit provides an opportunity for State employees, Rapid Results Agency representatives, and Executive Agency leadership to increase Rapid Results engagement throughout the State of Illinois, continue education on Rapid Results-related topics, engage with all levels of leadership, and network with other State leaders and continuous improvement professionals.
About the Speaker: Patrick is an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker. He is best known for his unique human approach to sound team building practices, creating consensus and enabling empowerment.
Patrick has been delivering bottom-line results through specialized process improvement solutions for over 20 years. He’s worked with all types of businesses from private, non-profit, government, and manufacturing ranging from small business to billion-dollar corporations. Patrick is an Author of the best selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap.
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Creating an Improvement Culture through Life Lessons With Lee Houghton
In this episode Lee Houghton and I dive into building a better workplace as well as measuring success in culture improvement.
What You'll Learn:
1) What's the most important thing about creating an improvement culture?
2) What are the 2 most important measures companies should measure but don't?
3) How can the lessons of comedy help you overcome resistance to change?
4) At Get Knowledge you talk about a BEST model, what does that stand for?
5) How did losing your friend in 2018 reshape how you help people and what are the 3 lessons he shared?
About the Guest: Lee is a business improvement coach who prides himself on helping people and teams make today better than yesterday, a lot of people can say these things about themselves though. So what makes Lee different is his random journey to get to where he has with, one pivotal moment in losing his best mate ‘Chris’ after his brave cancer battle that changed Lee’s life forever.Lee’s random journey has included writing 5 children books, owning a bouncy castle business AND DJ, including 18 months Dj’ing dressed as a monkey.... all these things have shaped his career from data input administrator to co-founding Get Knowledge in 2018. BUT, as a shiny object syndrome sufferer, it was losing Chris that has sharpened his focus and desire to help people confidently deliver change.
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Lean in The Service Sector with Catherine McDonald
In this episode Catherine McDonald and I shed light on key principles of lean management, share success stories, discuss supporting leaders, and reveal strategies for sustaining effectiveness in the long term.
What You'll Learn:
1. What do you see as the key principles and practices of Lean management and how can these be effectively applied in different organizational contexts?
2. Can you share some success stories of companies that have implemented Lean principles and practices and achieved significant improvements in operations and practices?
3. Leadership has a huge impact on the success of Lean management and CI. How do you support leaders to develop the skills they need to optimize their team and processes?
4. What strategies and techniques do you employe to engage and motivate people at all levels of an organization to embrace Lean thinking and get involved in CI?
5. How do you measure the effectiveness of Lean and Leadership Development initiatives and ensure they are sustainable in the long term?
About the Guest:
Catherine is a Lean and Leadership Coach. Her work involves training and coaching executives and teams in organizations of all types and sizes. In 2018, Catherine started her own business- MCD Consulting where she works as a Lean and Leadership Coach. She specializes in Lean deployment in non-manufacturing industries, including food, retail, education, non-profit, health care, event management, hospitality and media. Catherine's approach is strategic, enthusiastic and empathetic. Through collaborative methods, she facilitates people and organizations to move from short-term reactive working to long-term strategic thinking.
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Strategy Deployment and Execution with Karen Martin
In this episode Karen Martin and I discuss Hoshin Kanri's vital role in organizational alignment, true north establishment, troubleshooting, and long-term sustainability.
What You'll Learn:
What is Hoshin Kanri?
Why is it so important for organizations to have complete alignment?
How do organizations determine their true north?
What are some examples of organizational noise or breakdowns in organizational Hoshin and what can we do about it?
How do organizations sustain their Hoshin?
About the Guest:
Karen Martin, President of the global consulting firm TKMG, Inc. and President and Founder of TKMG Academy, Inc., is a leading authority on business performance improvement, problem solving, and Lean management systems. Known for her keen diagnostic skills and rapid-results approach, Karen and her team have worked with clients such as Adventist Health, AT&T, Chevron, Epson, GlaxoSmithKline, International Monetary Fund, Lenovo, Mayo Clinic, Prudential Insurance, Qualcomm, and the United States Department of Defense to develop more efficient work systems, grow market share, solve business problems, and accelerate performance. An in-demand speaker, she’s the three-time Award-winning author of Clarity First, The Outstanding Organization, and Value Stream Mapping.
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Training Within Industry with Jim Huntzinger
In this episode Jim Huntzinger and I discuss TWI, Toyota Kata, and their relation.
What You'll Learn:
1. What is TWI?
2. Why is Toyota Kata important?
3. What is the relationship between TWI and Toyota Kata?
4. Why are TWI and Kata foundational skills?
5. Are TWI and Kata more than just front-line skills?
6. What role does coaching play in these fundamental skills?
About the Guest: Jim Huntzinger began his career as a manufacturing engineer with Aisin Seiki, a Toyota Group company transplanted to North America to support Toyota. Next he joined Briggs & Stratton where he held positions in engineering, operations, and management working to implement and evolve lean into operational and business practices, and several plant design & development and startups. He also spent a number of years consulting with organizations ranging from small privately-held to huge-global corporations in a variety of industries. In 2005 Huntzinger founded Lean Frontiers, producing Summits and immersive workshops to build and expand the lean community. He has researched at length the evolution of manufacturing in the United States with an emphasis on lean’s influence and development.
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Quantum Lean with Dr. Michael Sanders and Sean Fields
In this episode, Dr. Michael Sanders, Sean Fields, and I explore Quantum Lean - its essence, unique steps, and origins - while uncovering why it stands as a beacon of progress in operational excellence.
What You'll Learn:
1. Why Quantum Lean?
2. What is Quantum Lean?
3. What are Quantum Lean's key steps?
4. How is Quantum Lean different from other approaches?
5. How did Quantum Lean come about?
About the Guest: Sean Fields, a 35-year industry veteran with experience in various sectors including oil field equipment manufacturing, food processing, and job shops, has a comprehensive background in all aspects of business, from the shop floor to quality, safety, and engineering. As a published author and contributor to numerous industry publications, including the co-authorship of "Quantum Lean," Fields brings a wealth of expertise to his approach. His adaptable and user-friendly methods for improving operations stem from a diverse range of environments, from mass production to custom shops, offering unique solutions to business challenges. Dr. Michael Sanders, co-founder of Beehivefund, leverages over 30 years of diverse industry experience - from welding apprentice to CEO in various sectors - to advise on business strategies. Teaming up with Sean Fields, they have honed their lean methods, consistently achieving proven success. Dr. Sanders, a sought-after expert in lean, six sigma, and quality systems, holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, an MBA from Texas Tech University, and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Links:
Click here to learn more about Quantum Lean: Taking Lean Systems to the Next Level
Japan Trip Reflections with Katie Anderson
In this episode, Katie Anderson and I discuss our trip to Japan, as we immersed ourselves in a profound exploration of lean principles and their practical applications.
What You'll Learn: Reflections on Japan and our carefully planned itinerary, which included visits to well-known manufacturing facilities and conversations with experienced lean practitioners.
About the Guest: Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership and learning coach, consultant, and professional speaker, best known for inspiring individuals and organizations to lead with intention and increase their personal and professional impact. Katie is passionate about helping people around the world learn to lead and lead to learn by connecting purpose, process, and practice to achieve higher levels of performance. Her book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning is an international #1 Amazon bestseller
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Click here to learn more about Katie Anderson
Stay Flowcused With Stéfany Oliver
In this episode, Stéfany Oliver and I discuss their Lean coaching journey, 'Staying Flowcused', and how wellness ties into Lean leadership.
What You'll Learn:
1. How did you get into Lean coaching?
2. What are your current areas of focus?
3. Tell us more about your concept of Staying Flowcused and what it entails?
4. Bringing it back to Lean and leadership for a moment, tell me more about the links between wellness and Lean leadership?
5. What's next for you?
About the Guest: Stéfany is driven by her passion for helping people who feel overwhelmed. She's on a mission to help people find flow: in their work, in their kitchen and in their heart. She lives and teaches the manifesto of being Fueled by plants, Fueled by perspective and Fueled by prayer. She's a Lean Management Coach by trade but didn't start off her professional career that way. Over the years, she's been coming into the full expression of who God has created her to be as a food creator, speaker, cookbook author and inspirational storyteller. She’s also been building her own health, wellness and optimization coaching business.
Links:
Click here to learn more about Stéfany Oliver
Click here for more information on Stéfany's Book
DevSecOps And Lean With Glenn Wilson
In this episode, Glenn Wilson and I discuss DevSecOps, lean manufacturing in digital contexts, cybersecurity's evolution, total security, and building resilience in an uncertain world.
What You'll Learn:
What is DevSecOps and what is the problem it is trying to solve?
What can digital organizations learn from lean manufacturing in relation to delivering high quality digital products?
What should continual learning and improvement look like in cybersecurity?
Can organizations become totally secure and provide products and services with zero defects?
Can organizations become more resilient to cybersecurity threats in an uncertain world?
About the Guest: Glenn is a management consultant specializing in DevOps, Agile, and security. He is founder of Dynaminet and holder of a CISSP. He is also the best-selling author of the book “DevSecOps: A leader’s guide to producing secure software without compromising flow, feedback and continuous improvement”. He is an experienced security professional who has worked for over 20 years in the IT industry across multiple sectors. Glenn focuses on strategy and employs systems thinking in practice to enable organizations to apply secure processes and principles across the organization to enrich their relationship with their customers.
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Click here to connect with Glenn Wilson
Lean and Agile With Tim Schipper
In this episode, Tim Schipper and I navigate the realms of Lean and Agile practices. Uncover the captivating aspects of Lean in action, explore the core intersections between Lean and Agile, and learn how these strategies can enhance development.
What You'll Learn:
1. What do you appreciate about Lean the more it is practiced?.
2. What are the important similarities between Lean and Agile?
3. What is the central common element between Lean and Agile?
4. Can you apply Lean / Agile to development?
5. What is an important metric when applying Lean/Agile to development?
About the Guest: Timothy Schipper is a graduate of Calvin College and the University of Michigan (Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering and Masters of Science). His career has spanned 40 years and includes time as a tool designer, engineering educator, engineer, IT manager, Lean expert, author, and Agile Transformation leader. He has led Lean transformations since 2003 in the areas of manufacturing, office processes, IT development, global product development, new business initiatives, government agencies, and non-profits. He is currently works for Steelcase Inc. of Grand Rapids MI. Timothy has written two books on the topic of Lean: Innovative Lean Development: How to Create, Implement, and Maintain a Learning Culture, and The Highly Effective Office: Creating a Successful Lean Culture in any Workplace
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Achieving Strategic Goals With Calvin Williams
In this episode, Calvin Williams and I delve into the essence of FIT, exploring its foundational premise and its role in guiding organizations. As our conversation unfolds, we unravel the relationship between FIT and Agile Strategy Execution, dissecting how these concepts synergize to empower organizations with the adaptability and strategic prowess needed in today's dynamic landscape.
What You'll Learn:
What is the premise of FIT?
How does an organization become FIT?
How does FIT work with Lean?
What exactly is Agile Strategy Execution?
What is the relationship between FIT and Agile Strategy Execution?
About the Guest: Throughout his career, he has helped generate over $2.5B in cost savings and growth opportunities for some amazing organizations. This was done by applying sound principles of Industrial Engineering, Lean, Operations Leadership, and Respect for People. He works on the cutting edge of both Operational Excellence and technology and is also a SaaS founder who understands how to apply the latest developments in tech like AI, ML, IoT, VR/AR, Cloud, and many others to accelerate growth and Operational Excellence.
Links:
Click here for more information on Improver University
Click here to connect with Calvin Williams
Click here for "FIT: The Simple Science of Achieving Strategic Goals"
The Red Bead Experiment with John Dyer
In this episode, John Dyer and I explore the insights gleaned from Dr. W. Edwards Deming's "Red Bead Experiment," the efficacy of hands-on visual teaching, and insights from "The Leadership Experiment."
What You'll Learn:
Dr. W. Edwards Deming performed the "Red Bead Experiment" in many of his classes. What were some of the lessons he was trying to share with his audience?
What is the power behind using a hands-on, visual teaching technique, such as the Red Beads, to teach a difficult lesson?
I understand that you have been developing an activity called "The Leadership Experiment." Can you describe what this activity is all about?
What are some of the lessons learned?
Can you share with our audience an idea you are working on regarding a Lean, team based process improvement competition that we may try and implement in 2024?
About the Guest: John Dyer is an author, coach, and trainer with 39 years of experience in the field of improving processes. His recently published book “the Façade of Excellence; Defining a New Normal of Leadership” examines the four leadership styles required to move an organization’s culture to one of trust, collaboration, and teamwork. John started his career with General Electric and then worked his way up to a Corporate V.P. of Global Improvement at Ingersoll-Rand before starting his own consulting company. He has had the opportunity to study with several leaders in the continuous improvement field such as Dr. W. Edwards Deming, Brian Joiner, and Stephen Covey.
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Click here for more information on "The Façade of Excellence"
Coaching Kata With Dr. Jeff Liker
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Liker and I dive into the fascinating world of Kata coaching and explore the key concepts from his novel on the subject
What You'll Learn:
1. What led you to write a novel with Tilo Schwarz?
2. For the listeners that do not know, what is kata coaching?
3. What did Tilo add about coaching to Mike Rother's 5 question card?
4. Why a novel about kata coaching? I understand that Tilo already published a book about the coaching microskills.
5. What would you like to hear from readers that would really excite you?
About the Guest: Jeffrey K. Liker is Professor Emeritus, Industrial and Operations Engineering at The University of Michigan and President of Liker Lean Advisors, LLC. He is author of the best-selling book, The Toyota Way, Second Edition, and has coauthored nine other books about Toyota including The Toyota Way to Service Excellence, and The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership. His graphic novel with Eduardo Lander and Tom Root tells the story of lean transformation at a mail-order company: Lean in a High-Variability Business. His articles and books have won thirteen Shingo Prizes for Research Excellence. He was inducted into the Association of Manufacturing Excellence Hall of Fame and the Shingo Academy.
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Dr. Deming and Japan with John Willis
In this episode, John Willis and I discuss his upcoming book as well as key moments from our recent trip to Japan.
What You'll Learn:
1.) John's upcoming book about Dr. Deming.
2.) Why Deming still matters today.
3.) What Mr. Yosino. said about Mr. Nemoto.
4.) What Mr. Youshino said about Dr. Deming.
5.) What were my favorite parts of Katie's Japan Study?
About the Guest: John Willis is Senior Director of the Global Transformation Office at Red Hat Prior to Red Hat, he was the Director of Ecosystem Development for Docker, which he joined after the company he co-founded (SocketPlane, which focused on SDN for containers) was acquired by Docker in February 2015. Previous to founding SocketPlane in Fall 2014, John was the Chief DevOps Evangelist at Dell, which he joined following the Enstratius acquisition in May 2013. He has also held past executive roles at Chef and Canonical. John was one of the earliest cloud evangelists and is considered one of the founders of the Devops movement. John is the author of 7 IBM Redbooks. He is also the co-author of the “Devops Handbook” and “Beyond the Phoenix Project” along with author Gene Kim.
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Click here for more information on Deming
The Mistakes That Make Us With Mark Graban
In this episode, Mark Graban and I discuss the value that comes from making mistakes and how learning from our mistakes is effective in lean culture.
What You'll Learn:
1. What inspired you to write the book?
2. How does "learning from mistakes" fit into a Lean culture?
3. What is Psychological Safety and how can leaders create the conditions for it?
4. Examples from Toyota? A small software company like KaiNexus?
5. Why is it counterproductive to punish mistakes?
About the Guest: Mark Graban is an author, speaker, and consultant, whose latest book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, was released in June. He is also the author of the award-winning book Lean Hospitals: Improving Quality, Patient Safety, and Employee Engagement and others, including Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve. He serves as a consultant through his company, Constancy, Inc, and is also a Senior Advisor for the technology company KaiNexus. Mark hosts podcasts, including “Lean Blog Interviews” and “My Favorite Mistake.” Mark earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and an M.B.A. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Leaders for Global Operations Program.
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Click here for more information on Mark's book: The Mistakes That Make Us
Expanding CI Horizons With David Larsen
In this episode, David Larsen and I discuss respect for people, and CI in the office. What You'll Learn: 1. Share about your professional journey and background. 2. Tell me about your day job… 3. Recently you spoke at the Lean and Six Sigma World Conference in Orlando…. Why did you seek the speaking opportunity? 4. What do you think sets your work or approach apart from others in your field? 5. What brings you joy? About the Guest: David is a certified Planning and Scheduling Professional, certified Project Management Professional (PMP ®), Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, content creator, public speaker, writer, podcast guest and subject matter expert with more than 20 years of experience with projects, process improvement, data analytics, and facilitation across industries including government, manufacturing, healthcare, human resources, and finance. Links: Click here to connect with David Larsen on LinkedIn Click here for The Lean Solutions Summit
Tangled Environments With Ovidiu Contras
In this episode, Ovidiu Contras and I discuss tangled environments and how to work through them effectively.
What You'll Learn:
1. What’s your Lean career path?
2. What’s a tangled environment?
3. What are the challenges in improving work in a tangled environment?
4. What helped in guiding teams to significantly improve work in the tangled environment?
5. VSM for non-repetitive work? How is that working?
6. Any recommendations for those wanting to try this in their business?
About the Guest: Ovidiu Contras is a Lean Coach and Author. He has Authored 2 Books: Navigating the Lean Transformation and Untangling with VSM, both reflecting his own experiences. He has been involved in more than 20 years of Lean, as a continuous improvement employee.
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The Magic Of SQCD With Paul Dunlop
In this episode, Paul Dunlop and I discuss the value of visual management and the effectiveness of an SQCD board.
What You'll Learn:
1. What is the value of visual management?
2. What is an SQCD board?
3. What are the steps to developing a good SQCD board?
4. How do we know if our SQCD board is working?
5. What challenges have you experienced in rolling out SQCD boards with your clients?
About the Guest: Paul brings with him over 20 years of management and manufacturing experience in a broad range of industries. In his operational management and consultancy roles Paul has led successful Lean implementation and transformations using the principles of the Toyota Production System.
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Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap
In this episode, The Lean Solutions Podcast host Patrick Adams discusses the ingredients necessary to fuel a mighty flame of continuous improvement in an organization as well as his book Avoiding The Continuous Appearance Trap, which received the Shingo publication award earlier this year. In the show notes, there is an article that Patrick wrote regarding the topics he speaks about in this episode.
What You'll Learn:
The Tinder
- Stability in processes and leadership. (You cannot improve chaos.)
- The vision must be clearly communicated.
- Standards, accountability, and expectations are clearly stated.
- Targets to achieve business goals are set.
The Kindling
- Choose a high-value target area.
- Empower committed employees to change.
- Leaders enable action by removing roadblocks.
- Deploy structured problem solving. (Constant learning is the norm.)
- Generate small, simple improvements.
- Celebrate success on small wins.
The Firewood
- Continuous and frequent “touches.”
- Hard work.
- Inspect what you expect. (Audit.)
- Sustain, replicate, and integrate the improvements.
About the Speaker: Patrick is an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant and professional speaker. He is best known for his unique human approach to sound team building practices, creating consensus and enabling empowerment.
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CI Mindset With Chad Bareither
In this episode, Chad Bareither and I discuss the importance of a continuous improvement mindset.
What You'll Learn:
What is continuous improvement?
Is a continuous improvement mindset anchored more in the hard skills (tools/systems) or the soft skills (behavior/thinking)?
How does an organization get started with Continuous Improvement?
How would that same organization sustain the benefits?
What are some of the challenges you see in the world of Continuous Improvement?
About the Guest: From an early career as a Quality Engineer, Chad Bareither quickly found his niche and passion in Continuous Improvement. Now, with years of experience as an internal change agent for larger organizations, including three Fortune 500 companies, he takes that operational excellence mindset beyond the “shop floor”. As the owner and principal consultant of Bareither Group Consulting, he enables continuous improvement through the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Chad partners with his clients to clarify and deploy their strategy, make process improvements to achieve those goals, and establish a system for daily management of the business.
Links:
Click here to connect with Chad on LinkedIn
Click here for more information on Bareither Group Consulting
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Early On The Journey With Tom Passaro
In this episode, Tom Passaro and I discuss him and his team's early lean journey, and the challenges and wins they have experienced.
What You'll Learn:
1. Tell us about your company.
2. What products/services do you provide?
3. Who is your ideal customer?
4. Why did you decide to embark on your own lean journey?
5. What challenges have you had?
6. What have the results been?
7. What do you have to celebrate?
About the Guest: Tom is the President and co-founder of Innovative Power Products, located in Long Island New York. He has been an entrepreneur for over 35 years in the RF and Microwave industry. Him and his team embarked on their Lean journey about 2 years ago.
Links:
Click here to connect with Tom on LinkedIn
Tom Passaro's email: tpassaro@innovativepp.com
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PI at The State of Nebraska with Matthew Singh
In this episode, Matthew Singh and I discuss PI initiatives and programs as well as positively influencing culture.
What You'll Learn:
1. What do you think are some important elements of a successful PI program?
2. How does one go about impacting positive cultural change?
3. What insights can you provide about the sustainability of a program?
4. What's been your greatest challenge in your PI endeavors?
5. What has been your greatest win in the PI endeavors?
About the Guest: Matt Singh is the Director of Operational Excellence and Master Black Belt for the Department of Administrative Services in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 20 years he has previously served in a variety of progressive management roles including sales & service, operations, and supply chain. He is certified as a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Certified Lean Sensei, and holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.
Links:
Click here to explore Nebraska's Center Of Operations Page
Matthew Singh's email: matthew.singh@nebraska.gov
Patient Care With Ken Segel
In this episode, Ken Segel and I discuss the importance of continuous improvement principles as they apply to patient care.
What You'll Learn:
1. Can you tell me a little bit about Value Capture’s mission and history so our listeners can get a sense for your work in healthcare, and how your firm combines leading with safety and Toyota Production System principles or lean?
2. How about your personal story? How did you get connected to this mission?
3. Can you say a little bit more about the state of lean in healthcare? What challenges are you seeing? What are your health system clients doing to try to break through? How are you advising them?
4. How about the current state of safety in healthcare? There have been some scary headlines recently about patient safety not having progressed much in 20 years …
5. Last summer we both spoke at a conference where in a keynote you and Mark Graban announced that this is an ideal time for folks in any industry to grab WORKFORCE SAFETY as an imperative to revive or strengthen lean journeys. Can you say why?
6. Where do you think the Operational Excellence movement should go next, to move deeper into the work and not risk being a series of the latest flavors of the month?
About the Guest: Ken is the Chief Executive Officer and a co-founder of Value Capture. In this role as CEO, Ken provides support to CEOs of healthcare organizations dedicated to eliminating injuries and improving quality as a means to dramatically raise the clinical and financial performance of the entire institution. Prior to forming Value Capture, Ken served as the founding director of the Pittsburgh Regional Healthcare Initiative (PRHI). PRHI achieved best-in-nation regional results in the elimination of several classes of risk for patients. Before helping to create PRHI, Ken served for five years as Senior Program Officer at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh, where he guided many community health improvement initiatives and initiated the Foundation's formal public policy program. Earlier in his career, he served as an aide to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives, directed the overnight operations in the 1992 Clinton-Gore presidential campaign “War Room,” and served as Policy Director and speechwriter for the Democratic Party. He also taught political organizing and election monitoring in Ukraine and Russia. He is also a Certified Facilitator of the Shingo Institute.
Links:
Click here to connect with Ken Segel
Ken Segel's email: Ksegel@valuecapturellc.com
Click here for more information on the "Leading With Safety" Seminar
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