GA 587 | The Differences Between Six Sigma Belts with John Knotts
This week's guest is John Knotts. Ron and John, a Senior Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed cultural alignment in continuous improvement, the key differences between the various Six Sigma belts, how continuous improvement leads to real savings, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:Â
The quote John likes (2:25)
His background (3:32)
Getting tangible results (6:58)
How continuous improvement adds real financial value (10:15)
The key differences between the Six Sigma belts (14:09)
The importance of understanding different documents (17:33)
About cultural alignment (20:52)
Thinking beyond belts (23:43)
John's parting thoughts (27:18)
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John on LinkedIn
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What Do You Think?
How would you explain the difference between Six Sigma belts?
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GA 586 | Being Kaizen Ninjas with Kirsten Gallagher and Adam Lawrence
This week's guests are Kirsten Gallagher and Adam Lawrence. Ron, Kirsten, and Adam discussed Kirsten and Adam's individual backgrounds, what it means to be a "kaizen ninja," how to handle reluctant participants, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:Â
The quotes Kirsten and Adam like (2:30)
Kirsten's background (3:26)
Adam's background (6:17)
What the "kaizen ninja" concept means (8:00)
Their experiences with people reluctant to participate (10:14)
Adam's anecdote about making a personal impact (20:01)
What's unique about each of their styles (22:05)
Their final words of wisdom (27:28)
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Kirsten on LinkedIn
Adam on LinkedIn
Process Improvement Partners on LinkedIn
Adam's Website
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What Do You Think?
What does being a "kaizen ninja" mean to you?
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GA 585 | OKRs and Accountability with Philipp Schett
This week's guest is Philipp Schett. Ron and Philipp discussed OKRs, accountability, making structural changes, balancing transparency and autonomy, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:Â
The quotes Philipp likes (2:02)
What accountability looks like (6:52)
About OKRs (10:23)
How it could be beneficial in accountability (11:48)
The structural changes they've made that have made an impact (17:58)
Incorporating accountability whilst preventing surveillance culture (22:55)
Balancing transparency and autonomy (28:35)
Philipp's parting thoughts (31:22)
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Philipp on LinkedIn
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What Do You Think?
Have you ever used OKRs?
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GA 584 | Radical Love Leadership with Mike Schoenberger
This week's guest is Mike Schoenberger. Ron and Mike discussed the concept of "Radical Love Leadership," improving the human connection at work, his company Sunco's values, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:Â
The quote Mike likes (2:12)
His background (2:44)
Mike's work (4:25)
What he means by "Radical Love" leadership (6:36)
Their values and their culture (9:53)
Improving the human connection (12:25)
Advice for leaders who want to improve their organization (22:55)
Whose job it is to form the company culture (25:48)
Mike's final words of advice (28:36)
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Mike on LinkedIn
Mike's Website
Sunco
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What Do You Think?
How else do we improve human connection in the workplace?
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GA 583 | Misconceptions About Lean with Alen Ganic
This week's guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen discussed how Alen simplifies complicated topics, the powers of lean beyond manufacturing, dealing with "CAVE" people, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:Â
The quote Alen likes (2:20)
His background (3:15)
How Alen explains complicated things (11:50)
How he handles CAVE people (15:13)
Why people come back (21:47)
How lean is being applied beyond manufacturing (25:48)
Alen's advice and final words of wisdom (29:35)
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GA 521 | Celebrating Quick Wins
GA 544 | Flow Efficiency vs. Resource Efficiency
GA 566 | Managing With Your EyesÂ
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What Do You Think?
What are some other misconceptions about lean?
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