Stop Being the Expert and Be a Coach

By Steve Kane • Published: October 23rd, 2020 • 3 Comments

I wrote the article below a few years ago and wanted to revisit it and include some thoughts on how this relates to coaching. “If I am wiser. . . it is because I know that I do not know.” ~ Socrates Is it possible that expertise on a particular

5 Tips for Choosing a Lean Certification Course

By Steve Kane • Published: September 25th, 2020 • 0 Comments

There are many Lean certification courses available from a wide variety of organizations. Choosing the right one to suit your specific needs can be a bit tricky. Here are some tips and considerations to help you find the right one for you. Lean Body of Knowledge It’s often argued that

GA 337 | Making the Best of Bad Circumstances with Skip Steward

By Jessica Bush • Published: September 17th, 2020 • 2 Comments

This week’s guest is Skip Steward. Ron and Skip reflected on the year thus far and on some of the different challenges COVID-19 has created. Skip also shared his take on dealing with confirmation biases. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode

GA 336 | The Process of Process Improvement with Karen Friedenberg

By Jessica Bush • Updated: September 16th, 2020, • 1 Comment

This week’s guest is Karen Friedenberg. Karen, who has a diverse career background, broke down all the different ways she approaches process improvement. From DMAIC to change management, this episode is full of practical knowledge. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll

GA 331 | Leading and Learning at Toyota with Katie Anderson

By Jessica Bush • Published: August 6th, 2020 • 2 Comments

This week’s guest is Katie Anderson. Ron and Katie discussed Katie’s new book, the roles of a leader, joy versus happiness, and much more. Katie also shared some special stories about esteemed Toyota leaders like Isao Yoshino and John Shook. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for

GA 330 | The Power of 3P with Adam Lawrence

By Jessica Bush • Published: July 30th, 2020 • 15 Comments

This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam talked all about 3P, including the steps involved and how it can be used for product innovation. Adam also shared a very interesting anecdote involving cat litter, corn flakes, and ceiling tiles. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available

GA 329 | Gathering Lean Stories with Dewey Mauldin

By Jessica Bush • Published: July 23rd, 2020 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Dewey Mauldin. Dewey, who works for Daimler Trucks, shared some of the experiences that have stuck with him over the years. Dewey specifically touches on takt time, purchase processes, and more. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode

GA 328 | Lean in Hospitality with Aaron Davidson

By Jessica Bush • Published: July 16th, 2020 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Aaron Davidson. Aaron explained how he and his team use lean in the hospitality industry, including some unique examples involving cleaning hotel rooms, gambling, and more. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quotes that

GA 324 | From Software Engineers to Face Shield Manufacturers with Radek Pietruszewski

By Jessica Bush • Published: June 18th, 2020 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Radek Pietruszewski. To help fight COVID-19 in Poland, Radek and his software engineering colleagues figured out how to quickly manufacture thousands of face shields. He and Ron discussed the details of this impressive project. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

GA 319 | The Danger of Expertise with Audie Penn

By Jessica Bush • Published: May 14th, 2020 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Audie Penn. Ron and Audie talked about the ways that lean can be used to help teams solve unique problems. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Audie (2:40) Audie’s background (3:13)