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GA 477 | Building a Diverse Continuous Improvement Community with Sam Morgan and Andres Alamillo

By Jessica Bush - May 25th, 2023

This week’s guests are Sam Morgan and Andres Alamillo. Ron, Sam, and Andres discussed the importance of diversity in continuous improvement, using the kata framework as a lens. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available fo

GA 476 | Why Lean Accounting Matters with Nick Katko

By Jessica Bush - May 18th, 2023

This week’s guest is Nick Katko. Ron and Nick discussed the importance of leveraging Lean Accounting, Nick’s book “The Lean CFO,” and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In

GA 475 | Helping Humans Be Heroes with Christopher Hodges

By Jessica Bush - May 11th, 2023

This week’s guest is Chris Hodges. Ron and Chris discussed Noble Automation, the role of AI in automation, the concept of monomyths, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode y

GA 474 | Integrating Coaching and Lean with Sarah Tilkens

By Jessica Bush - May 4th, 2023

This week’s guest is Sarah Tilkens. Ron and Sarah discussed her career at GE, the impact coaching has had on her, and how she integrates coaching and lean. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download her

Eight Tips for Managing Up

By Steve Kane - April 28th, 2023

Managing up is an essential skill that can help you succeed in a rapidly changing environment. As businesses and organizations continue to evolve and adapt to new challenges, it’s critical to develop strategies to effectively com

GA 473 | Setting and Achieving Strategic Goals with Calvin Williams

By Jessica Bush - April 27th, 2023

This week’s guest is Calvin Williams. Ron and Calvin discussed Calvin’s new book, “FIT: The Simple Science of Achieving Strategic Goals,” and what setting strategic goals really entails. An MP3 audio version of

5S and Spring Cleaning

By John Knotts - April 21st, 2023

What better time than now to talk to you about spring cleaning and 5S? Now, you may be wondering what exactly 5S is, and how it relates to spring cleaning. Well, let me explain. 5S is a methodology used in manufacturing and other indus

GA 472 | Balancing the Two Pillars of Lean with Bonnie Davis

By Jessica Bush - April 20th, 2023

This week’s guest is Bonnie Davis. Ron and Bonnie discussed how the two pillars of lean should work together, A3 Thinking, and the importance of leadership buy-in and how to influence it. An MP3 audio version of this episode is a

GA 471 | Setting and Measuring KPIs with Vince Sassano

By Jessica Bush - April 13th, 2023

This week’s guest is Vince Sassano. Ron and Vince discussed KPIs, balancing them with what the customer wants, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: T

GA 470 | Identifying and Using Your Natural Gifts with Bobby Jackson

By Jessica Bush - April 6th, 2023

This week’s guest is Bobby Jackson. Bobby explained what it means to use your natural gifts, the six different types, and how to determine what yours are. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In th

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