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GA 633 | Be Curious and Seek Knowledge with Andy Olrich

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on May 21st, 2026

This week’s guest is Andy Olrich. Ron and Andy discussed the roles of people and tools in continuous improvement, what NOT to do when building a lean culture, teaching younger generations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • The quote Andy likes (3:40)
  • His background (4:25)
  • Andy’s “Aha” moment when it comes to lean (13:33)
  • How his perspective has changed (16:58)
  • What not to do when building a culture of lean (22:47)
  • Andy’s work with younger generations (29:28)
  • His advice for those just getting started (39:08)

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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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