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GA 530 | Keeping People Engaged with Ahmed Radwan

By Jessica Bush - May 30th, 2024

This week’s guest is Ahmed Radwan. Ron and Ahmed discussed engagement, what it means to build a “lighthouse,” sustaining kaizen efforts, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. I

GA 529 | Living Out Your Beliefs with Kurt Sears

By Jessica Bush - May 23rd, 2024

This week’s guest is Kurt Sears. Ron and Kurt discussed continuous improvement at Dollar Shave Club, happiness versus joy, the power of living out your beliefs, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for down

Aligning 5S and DMAIC for Process Improvement

By John Knotts - May 17th, 2024

All too often, process improvement coaching candidates struggle to find practical and effective process improvement ideas to use for their certification projects. I often recommend integrating two well-established methodologies: 5S and

GA 528 | The Danger of Automating Broken Processes with Matthew Townsend

By Jessica Bush - May 16th, 2024

This week’s guest is Matthew Townsend. Ron and Matthew discussed what a broken process looks like, what happens when you automate waste, how to identify and remove it, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available f

GA 527 | The Five Functions of Business with Zack Estes

By Jessica Bush - May 9th, 2024

This week’s guest is Zack Estes. Ron and Zack discussed Zack’s coaching business, applying lean in non-manufacturing contexts, the five functions of business, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for

GA 526 | Managing Expectations with Jason Henderson

By Jessica Bush - May 2nd, 2024

This week’s guest is Jason Henderson. Ron and Jason discussed what managing expectations looks like, scientific thinking, dealing with negativity, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In

GA 525 | Crafting a Long-Term Vision with Jennifer Drago

By Jessica Bush - April 25th, 2024

This week’s guest is Jennifer Drago. Ron and Jennifer discussed having a long-term vision, data-driven strategies, overcoming resistance to change, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In

Enhancing Organizational Efficiency through Supplier Process Improvement

By John Knotts - April 19th, 2024

In an increasingly interconnected business ecosystem, the performance of an organization is not solely determined by its internal processes but also by the efficiency and reliability of its suppliers. The concept of working closely wit

GA 524 | Connection Before Correction with Royden Johnson

By Jessica Bush - April 18th, 2024

This week’s guest is Royden Johnson. Ron and Royden discussed lean in South Africa, connection before correction, 5S, authority, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you&#

GA 523 | The Cleveland Clinic Improvement Model with Tim Pettry

By Jessica Bush - April 11th, 2024

This week’s guest is Tim Pettry. Ron and Tim discussed outside perceptions of Toyota, Cleveland Clinic’s journey with continuous improvement, and Tim’s unusual workshop at the upcoming Shingo Conference. An MP3

GA 522 | Continuous Improvement at Jack Henry with April Bell

By Jessica Bush - April 4th, 2024

This week’s guest is April Bell. Ron and April discussed how Jack Henry uses continuous improvement, specifically Toyota Kata. They also explored quantifying waste in an office setting, and the intersection of tools and scientifi

GA 521 | Celebrating Quick Wins with Alen Ganic

By Jessica Bush - March 28th, 2024

This week’s guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen discussed Alen’s work with the City of Grand Rapids, process improvement from the customer perspective, and the importance of celebrating quick wins. An MP3 audio version of thi

GA 520 | Applying Scientific Thinking in Untraditional Contexts with Michael Lombard

By Jessica Bush - March 21st, 2024

This week’s guest is Michael Lombard. Ron and Michael discussed deliberate versus random practice, homeschooling, youth soccer, and what it’s like using scientific thinking in those environments. An MP3 audio version of thi

Process Improvement Across Industries

By John Knotts - March 15th, 2024

In the realm of business and organizational efficiency, understanding the nuances of process improvement across various industries is not merely an exercise in intellectual curiosity but a necessity. With 34 years of experience in this

GA 519 | Lessons from Abdul with Robb Holman

By Jessica Bush - March 14th, 2024

This week’s guest is Robb Holman. Ron and Robb discussed Robb’s new book, “Lessons from Abdul,” navigating crises, filtering out the “noise” in our lives, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episo

GA 518 | Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement with Jim Huntzinger

By Jessica Bush - March 7th, 2024

This week’s guest is Jim Huntzinger. Ron and Jim discussed what it means to build a culture of continuous improvement, what the future of continuous improvement looks like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availa

GA 517 | Becoming a Master Black Belt with Carlos Pereyra

By Jessica Bush - February 29th, 2024

This week’s guest is Carlos Pereyra. Ron and Carlos discussed Carlos’s recent graduation from our Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt program, what it means to create psychological safety, measuring success, and more. An MP3 a

GA 516 | The True Meaning of Clarity with Jim Vaselopulos

By Jessica Bush - February 22nd, 2024

This week’s guest is Jim Vaselopulos. Ron and Jim discussed business distractions, AI, and the lean parallels in Jim’s book on clarity. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode yo

Understanding the Customer Experience is a Keystone in Process Improvement

By John Knotts - February 16th, 2024

In the realm of business, the adage “the customer is always right” has evolved into a more nuanced understanding that “the customer’s experience is paramount.” As we dive deeper into the intricacies of cus

GA 515 | Software, AI, and Continuous Improvement with Nikhil Joshi

By Jessica Bush - February 15th, 2024

This week’s guest is Nikhil Joshi. Ron and Nikhil discussed the role of software in continuous improvement, what the future of AI looks like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this

GA 514 | Turning the Tables on Ron with Clint West

By Jessica Bush - February 8th, 2024

This week’s guest is Clint West. Clint “turned the tables” this week by interviewing our host, Ron Pereira instead. Together they covered everything from lean in the office, to DMAIC, resistance, and more. An MP3 audi

GA 513 | Lean and Live Coaching with Sam Morgan

By Jessica Bush - February 1st, 2024

This week’s guest is Sam Morgan. Ron and Sam discussed Sam’s journey with live coaching, including who he typically works with and what these sessions look like. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for downloa

GA 512 | Unturning Steel with Bill Leahy

By Jessica Bush - January 25th, 2024

This week’s guest is Bill Leahy. Ron and Bill discussed Bill’s critically important initiative to support veterans as they transition back into civilian life, and his documentary “Unturning Steel.” An MP3 audio

Embracing System-Level Problem Solving over Firefighting

By John Knotts - January 19th, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of business and organizational management, problem-solving is often equated with ad hoc firefighting – a reactive approach where individuals scramble to douse the flames of immediate issues. While this method

GA 511 | Winning the Now with Eric Recker

By Jessica Bush - January 18th, 2024

This week’s guest is Eric Recker. Ron and Eric discussed bullying, avoiding burnout, and what it means to “Win the Now.” An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’l

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