GA 246 | How to Admit When You’re Struggling with Gary Peterson

By Jessica Bush • December 20, 2018 • 1 Comment

This week’s guest is Gary Peterson. Gary talked about his company O.C. Tanner’s lean journey, and shared some vulnerable anecdotes about failure, asking for help, and owning up to your mistakes. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that

GA 241 | How to Make Work More Human with Renée Smith

By Jessica Bush • November 15, 2018 • 2 Comments

This week we’re continuing our live AME San Diego series with Renée Smith of Results Washington. Ron and Renée both shared some powerful anecdotes and insights into the humanity of lean and its potential to really change lives. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In

GA 237 | How to Incorporate and Leverage Sustainability with Brion Hurley

By Jessica Bush • October 18, 2018 • 1 Comment

This week’s guest is Brion Hurley. A Lean and Six Sigma consultant with a true passion for sustainability, Brion shared some advice on the “Triple Bottom Line,” going paperless, and more. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that

Constraints Are Opportunities

By Steve Kane • September 28, 2018 • 0 Comments

I started my lean journey many years ago while working in the motorcycle industry. I was a parts and accessories manager for a BMW Motorcycles dealership in the Monterey Bay area of California. This dealership had been in business for many years and had recently moved into a new, purpose

GA 234 | How to Apply Lean to Transportation with Gary Vansuch, Michelle Malloy, and Geneva Hooten

By Jessica Bush • September 27, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week’s guests are Gary Vansuch, Michelle Malloy, and Geneva Hooten of the Colorado Department of Transportation. Together they shared how their Process Improvement program came to be, how it has changed, and some of the challenges they’ve faced. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here.

You Want Me to Do What!?!

By Steve Kane • August 24, 2018 • 0 Comments

I coach a variety of teams in diverse industries in the area of continuous improvement. A common struggle is overcoming an obstacle that is often perceived as resistance to change. Improvement is Inherent Change for the better seems to be a natural aspect of the human condition. The advances

GA 227 | How to Leverage Lean in Banking with Danny Conroy and Daniel Lichty

By Jessica Bush • August 9, 2018 • 0 Comments

This week’s guests are Danny Conroy and Daniel Lichty. Danny and Daniel explained how they use lean in banking, specifically to improve the mortgage process. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Their backgrounds (2:20) Their favorite quotes (3:56) What lean

GA 223 | How to Apply Lean to the Government with Justin Kenney

By Jessica Bush • July 12, 2018 • 2 Comments

This week’s guest is Justin Kenney. Justin, who works for the state of Vermont, explained how he and his team leverage continuous improvement at the government level. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Justin’s background (2:15) The quote that inspires

Set Full Sail

By Steve Kane • June 22, 2018 • 0 Comments

Getting started with lean in an existing organization challenging on many levels. Often some of the most important steps in a lean journey are not recognized. A common place people think they start is with 5S. It’s an excellent way to begin improvement practices and daily routines with quick

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

By Jessica Bush • June 14, 2018 • 1 Comment

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