In this episode, Stephanie Bown and I discuss solutions to common problems, the need for organizations to focus on performance systems, and the role of leaders in fostering high performance, offering practical tips for team leaders. What You'll Learn: Can you tell us a little bit about your book? What kinds of problems does this book help people address? Tell us about why organizations need to think about systems of performance? What role do leaders play in creating a high...

In this episode, Trina Poston and I highlight the unique benefits lean brings, explore its next evolutions, and discuss the crucial skill set of a successful lean leader. What You'll Learn: What is your background / how did you get into lean? Many lean practitioners have engineering backgrounds, how do you feel having a non-engineering background benefits you as a lean practitioner? What is your favorite lean practice? In your opinion, what's the next evolution of lean? What do...

In this episode, Adam Ward and I discuss quick insights on Lean's current state, avoiding common transformation errors, and unlocking momentum for stuck Lean practitioners. What You'll Learn: What are your thoughts on the state of lean today? How do you stay current with Lean trends? What are some common mistakes you see with transformations? What one piece of advice would you give Lean practitioners for the ‘20s? How can Lean practitioners who feel “stuck,” get momentum...

In this episode, Kerry L. Bass and I explore strategies for accelerating organizational change, building trust in elections, fostering societal success for all, attracting the right talent, and examining the continued relevance of quality management principles. What You'll Learn: 1. How can my organization get change faster? 2. What can be done to help citizens have more faith in elections? 3. How can societies be more successful in supporting all? 4. How do I get the right people to...

In this episode, George Saiz explores the essence of his book, "We Started with Respect," touching on its unique message, the significance of respect, overlooked key elements for cultural change, and personal writing insights. What You'll Learn: 1. Why a book on culture - there are so many out there? What important message do you bring? 2. Why the book title of "We Started with Respect," what's important about that to you? 3. Your front book cover says it's A Novel, but the word "Novel"...

We've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Two. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season. As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners! Episode Details: In this episode, Mark Deluzio and I discuss the...

We've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Two. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season. As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners! Episode Details: In this episode, Mike Leigh and I discuss the...

We've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Two. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season. As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners! Episode Details: In this episode, Katie Anderson and I discuss a culture...

In this episode of The Lean Solutions Podcast, host Patrick Adams engages in a comprehensive exploration of a culture centered around continuous improvement, the implementation of visual management techniques, and the establishment of clear performance expectations. What You'll Learn: The annual Rapid Results Summit provides an opportunity for State employees, Rapid Results Agency representatives, and Executive Agency leadership to increase Rapid Results engagement throughout the State of...

In this episode Lee Houghton and I dive into building a better workplace as well as measuring success in culture improvement. What You'll Learn: 1) What's the most important thing about creating an improvement culture? 2) What are the 2 most important measures companies should measure but don't? 3) How can the lessons of comedy help you overcome resistance to change? 4) At Get Knowledge you talk about a BEST model, what does that stand for? 5) How did losing your friend in 2018...

In this episode Catherine McDonald and I shed light on key principles of lean management, share success stories, discuss supporting leaders, and reveal strategies for sustaining effectiveness in the long term. What You'll Learn: 1. What do you see as the key principles and practices of Lean management and how can these be effectively applied in different organizational contexts? 2. Can you share some success stories of companies that have implemented Lean principles and practices and...

In this episode Karen Martin and I discuss Hoshin Kanri's vital role in organizational alignment, true north establishment, troubleshooting, and long-term sustainability. What You'll Learn: What is Hoshin Kanri? Why is it so important for organizations to have complete alignment? How do organizations determine their true north? What are some examples of organizational noise or breakdowns in organizational Hoshin and what can we do about it? How do organizations sustain...

In this episode Jim Huntzinger and I discuss TWI, Toyota Kata, and their relation. What You'll Learn: 1. What is TWI? 2. Why is Toyota Kata important? 3. What is the relationship between TWI and Toyota Kata? 4. Why are TWI and Kata foundational skills? 5. Are TWI and Kata more than just front-line skills? 6. What role does coaching play in these fundamental skills? About the Guest:  Jim Huntzinger began his career as a manufacturing engineer with Aisin Seiki, a Toyota Group...

In this episode, Dr. Michael Sanders, Sean Fields, and I explore Quantum Lean - its essence, unique steps, and origins - while uncovering why it stands as a beacon of progress in operational excellence. What You'll Learn: 1. Why Quantum Lean? 2. What is Quantum Lean? 3. What are Quantum Lean's key steps? 4. How is Quantum Lean different from other approaches? 5. How did Quantum Lean come about? About the Guest:  Sean Fields, a 35-year industry veteran with experience in various...

In this episode, Katie Anderson and I discuss our trip to Japan, as we immersed ourselves in a profound exploration of lean principles and their practical applications. What You'll Learn: Reflections on Japan and our carefully planned itinerary, which included visits to well-known manufacturing facilities and conversations with experienced lean practitioners. About the Guest: Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership and learning coach, consultant, and professional...

In this episode, Stéfany Oliver and I discuss their Lean coaching journey, 'Staying Flowcused', and how wellness ties into Lean leadership. What You'll Learn: 1. How did you get into Lean coaching? 2. What are your current areas of focus? 3. Tell us more about your concept of Staying Flowcused and what it entails? 4. Bringing it back to Lean and leadership for a moment, tell me more about the links between wellness and Lean leadership? 5. What's next for you? About the Guest: ...

In this episode, Glenn Wilson and I discuss DevSecOps, lean manufacturing in digital contexts, cybersecurity's evolution, total security, and building resilience in an uncertain world. What You'll Learn: What is DevSecOps and what is the problem it is trying to solve? What can digital organizations learn from lean manufacturing in relation to delivering high quality digital products? What should continual learning and improvement look like in cybersecurity? Can organizations...

In this episode, Tim Schipper and I navigate the realms of Lean and Agile practices. Uncover the captivating aspects of Lean in action, explore the core intersections between Lean and Agile, and learn how these strategies can enhance development. What You'll Learn: 1. What do you appreciate about Lean the more it is practiced?.  2. What are the important similarities between Lean and Agile?  3. What is the central common element between Lean and Agile?  4. Can you apply Lean / Agile to...

In this episode, Calvin Williams and I delve into the essence of FIT, exploring its foundational premise and its role in guiding organizations. As our conversation unfolds, we unravel the relationship between FIT and Agile Strategy Execution, dissecting how these concepts synergize to empower organizations with the adaptability and strategic prowess needed in today's dynamic landscape. What You'll Learn: What is the premise of FIT? How does an organization become FIT? How does...

In this episode, John Dyer and I explore the insights gleaned from Dr. W. Edwards Deming's "Red Bead Experiment," the efficacy of hands-on visual teaching, and insights from "The Leadership Experiment." What You'll Learn: Dr. W. Edwards Deming performed the "Red Bead Experiment" in many of his classes. What were some of the lessons he was trying to share with his audience?  What is the power behind using a hands-on, visual teaching technique, such as the Red Beads, to teach a...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Liker and I dive into the fascinating world of Kata coaching and explore the key concepts from his novel on the subject What You'll Learn: 1. What led you to write a novel with Tilo Schwarz? 2. For the listeners that do not know, what is kata coaching? 3. What did Tilo add about coaching to Mike Rother's 5 question card? 4. Why a novel about kata coaching? I understand that Tilo already published a book about the coaching microskills. 5. What would you like...

In this episode, John Willis and I discuss his upcoming book as well as key moments from our recent trip to Japan. What You'll Learn: 1.) John's upcoming book about Dr. Deming. 2.) Why Deming still matters today. 3.) What Mr. Yosino. said about Mr. Nemoto. 4.) What Mr. Youshino said about Dr. Deming. 5.) What were my favorite parts of Katie's Japan Study? About the Guest:  John Willis is Senior Director of the Global Transformation Office at Red Hat Prior to Red Hat, he was the...

In this episode, Mark Graban and I discuss the value that comes from making mistakes and how learning from our mistakes is effective in lean culture. What You'll Learn: 1. What inspired you to write the book? 2. How does "learning from mistakes" fit into a Lean culture? 3. What is Psychological Safety and how can leaders create the conditions for it? 4. Examples from Toyota? A small software company like KaiNexus? 5. Why is it counterproductive to punish mistakes? About the...

In this episode, David Larsen and I discuss respect for people, and CI in the office. What You'll Learn: 1. Share about your professional journey and background. 2. Tell me about your day job… 3. Recently you spoke at the Lean and Six Sigma World Conference in Orlando…. Why did you seek the speaking opportunity? 4. What do you think sets your work or approach apart from others in your field? 5. What brings you joy? About the Guest: David is a certified Planning and Scheduling Professional,...

In this episode, Ovidiu Contras and I discuss tangled environments and how to work through them effectively. What You'll Learn: 1. What’s your Lean career path? 2. What’s a tangled environment? 3. What are the challenges in improving work in a tangled environment? 4. What helped in guiding teams to significantly improve work in the tangled environment? 5. VSM for non-repetitive work? How is that working? 6. Any recommendations for those wanting to try this in their business? About...