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GA 595 | Dynamic Work Design with Don Kieffer

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on August 28th, 2025

This week’s guest is Don Kieffer. Ron and Don discussed the concept of dynamic work design, their individual takes on AI, Don’s book, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • Don’s quotes (2:13)
  • His background (5:23)
  • Why Don wrote his book (9:35)
  • What a dynamic work design is (13:46)
  • Don’s process (16:34)
  • Some example situations (18:45)
  • What has surprised Don (22:10)
  • Don’s take on AI (24:59)
  • Achieving the right balance using dynamic work design (30:02)
  • How it compares to TWI (32:46)
  • Don’s final words of wisdom (34:22)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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