Jessica Bush

GA 219 | How to Adopt the Best Mindset for Lean with Kyle Kumpf

By Jessica Bush • June 14, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Kyle Kumpf. Kyle walked us through his lean journey thus far, explaining why it’s important to be critical on processes and not people. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Kyle’s background (3:08) How Kyle would define

GA 218 | How to Harness the Power of A3 Thinking with Captain Brad Brown

By Jessica Bush • June 7, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week we’re sharing the audio of a presentation given by Captain Brad Brown at the 2017 Lean Municipal Government Forum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brad shared how the fire department’s use of A3 thinking has yielded real, powerful results. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download

GA 217 | How Gemba Academy Practices Lean with Leslie Moles and Jennifer Scott

By Jessica Bush • May 31, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week’s guests are our own Leslie Moles and Jennifer Scott. Leslie and Jennifer shared what it’s like practicing lean at Gemba Academy, specifically how we leverage Toyota Kata. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Their roles at Gemba Academy

GA 216 | How to Reignite a Continuous Improvement Program with Casey Johnson

By Jessica Bush • May 24, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Casey Johnson. Casey and Ron discussed the best ways to help an organization who has experienced a failed CI initiative get back on track. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Casey’s background (1:36) The quotes that

GA 215 | How to Reflect on Lessons Learned with Brian Buck

By Jessica Bush • May 17, 2018 • 1 Comment

This week’s guest is Brian Buck. Brian reflected back on his journey thus far and shared some of the lessons he’s learned, including the importance of defining and maintaining standards. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Brian’s background (3:06) His

GA 214 | How to Set a Challenge with Mark Rosenthal

By Jessica Bush • May 10, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is consultant Mark Rosenthal. Mark shared some insights regarding the various components of Toyota Kata, including setting a challenge and determining a target condition. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Mark’s background (2:10) An overview of the

GA 213 | How to Lead with Joy with Richard Sheridan

By Jessica Bush • May 3, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations. Ron and Richard discussed the premise of Richard’s new book, Lead With Joy, including what it means to be a humble, compassionate, joyful leader. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: What one

GA 212 | How to Combine TWI, Kata, and a Kaizen Event with Brandon Brown

By Jessica Bush • April 26, 2018 • 1 Comment

This week’s guest is Brandon Brown. Brandon explained how he and his team have combined elements of TWI, kata, and kaizen events into a unique and effective learning system. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Brandon’s background (2:47) An overview

GA 211 | How to Navigate a Kaizen Journey with Jeff Kaas

By Jessica Bush • April 19, 2018

This week’s guest is Jeff Kaas, President of Kaas Tailored and Lead Consultant at Truth Bit Pull Consulting. Jeff described how he discovered kaizen, how it changed his company, and more. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Jeff’s background (1:59)

GA 210 | How to Identify and Counteract the Three Root Sins with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush • April 12, 2018

This week’s guest is actually Ron himself. Our own Steve Kane came on the show to ask Ron about the concept of root sin, and how it applies to both business and continuous improvement. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: