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GA 611 | The Role of Games in Continuous Improvement with Alexandra Suchman

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on December 18th, 2025

This week’s guest is Alexandra Suchman. Ron and Alexandra discussed the concept of relational waste, playing games in continuous improvement, the role of personality differences, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • Alexandra’s favorite quote (2:33)
  • Her background (3:21)
  • Her thoughts on playing games in continuous improvement (5:39)
  • All about relational waste (8:02)
  • How personality differences factor in (10:56)
  • A time when a game didn’t work out (17:10)
  • Alexandra’s go-to games for those just getting started (18:51)
  • Her advice for incorporating games (20:46)

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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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