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GA 480 | Learning From Our Mistakes with Mark Graban

By Jessica Bush - June 15th, 2023

This week’s guest is Mark Graban. Ron and Mark discussed making mistakes and the importance of psychological safety. Mark also shared a little about his podcast, “My Favorite Mistake,” and his new book, “The Mis

GA 479 | Continuous Improvement and RPA with Jacob Bonde Larsen

By Jessica Bush - June 8th, 2023

This week’s guest is Jacob Bonde Larsen. Ron and Jacob discussed RPA (Robotic Process Automation), the three components of RPA, how it relates to lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here

GA 478 | Discovering Your Purpose with John Knotts

By Jessica Bush - June 1st, 2023

This week’s guest is Gemba Academy’s own John Knotts. Ron and John discussed John’s books, stepping into your fear zone, knowing your purpose, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download h

How Context Switching Affects Problem-Solving

By Steve Kane - May 26th, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, our minds are continuously challenged by multiple tasks and competing priorities. While multitasking has become a norm, it has a detrimental effect on problem-solving abilities. Context switching, the

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

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

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

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