Best Leanhealthcare Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Hughes: (EP 130) Streamline Processes and Drive Improvements 1:01:26

12M ago1:01:26

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Discover valuable insights in our latest podcast episode with Tom Hughes, Partner in Lean at Lumen Electronics, Cofounder of GembaDocs and 3rd Digital, and Author. Explore the world of process optimization, harness the power of video documentation, and unlock the benefits of team involvement for driving improvements. Tune in for practical advice an…

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Richard Sheridan: (EP 129) Breaking the Mold: Richard Sheridan Reveals the Secrets to Business Transformation and Unleashing Brilliance at Menlo Innovations 54:18

1y ago54:18

54:18

Join us on the latest episode of our podcast as we sit down with Richard Sheridan, an extraordinary entrepreneur, author, CEO, and Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations. Richard shares valuable insights into transforming the way we do business, eliminating managerial weaknesses, fostering efficient communication, and building trust with customers.…

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Matt Banna: (EP 128) Unleashing Potential: Sales Strategies, Engagement, and Process Improvement with Matt Banna 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

In this episode of the podcast, we have Matt Banna, an Enterprise Account Executive at KaiNexus. Join us as we delve into the world of process improvement, sales strategy, and fostering engagement. Matt shares valuable insights on managing change, finding the right balance between structure and flexibility, and the power of recognizing behaviors ov…

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Bob Rush: (EP 127) Mastering Lean: Empowering Small Businesses for Success 40:31

1y ago40:31

40:31

In this episode as we delve into the world of lean practices with our guest, Bob Rush. With years of experience implementing lean strategies in various businesses, Bob is here to shed light on how small businesses can benefit from lean principles. From supply chain optimization to cellular manufacturing, Bob shares insights on identifying and addre…

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Billy Taylor: (EP 126) Driving Results and Inspiring Excellence: Insights from CEO Billy Taylor 41:03

1y ago41:03

41:03

In this podcast episode, host Mark Dejong engages in a conversation with Billy Taylor, a renowned business executive and leadership expert. Billy, the CEO of LinkedXL (Excellence), shares key insights on building a sustainable operating system that drives results and inspires people-driven excellence. They discuss the importance of inclusiveness, p…

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Peter Armstrong: (EP 125) Unlocking the Power of Lean Publishing: Best Practices for Early Publishing and Audience Feedback 40:23

1y ago40:23

40:23

Our guest, Peter Armstrong, coined the term Lean Publishing - publishing an in-progress book using lightweight tools and many iterations to get reader feedback. Peter shares best practices for early publishing, emphasizing the benefits of starting small for more feedback and better content. We discuss the importance of public feedback for building …

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Saif Arshad: (EP 124) Optimizing Business with Lean Processes: Insights from a 13+ Year Professional 40:56

1+ y ago40:56

40:56

Tune in to an insightful podcast conversation with Saif Arshad, a Lean Management expert with 13+ years of experience, as he discusses the significance of lean processes. Explore how recognizing patterns, understanding different parts of the business, and having a lean community of practice can help you achieve success. Discover why regular practic…

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Mark Hamel: (EP 123) Building Lean Organizations: Insights from Award-Winning Lean Expert Mark Hamel 59:39

1+ y ago59:39

59:39

In this episode, Mark Hamel, Principal at Talcott Ridge Consulting, has been instrumental in implementing lean practices across diverse industries. In this podcast episode, Mark stresses the significance of coaching individuals based on their job responsibilities, identifying organizational problems, and utilizing the four Ps of daily management. H…

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Jason Azevedo: (EP 122) Let’s discuss US Manufacturing 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

51:29

In this episode, Jason Azevedo is the Chief Strategy Officer at MRCA, a private equity firm that buys and connects legacy manufacturing companies in the United States, who has had his heart in business development since a young age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a…

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Tom Hughes: (EP 121) “Improvement Starts With I” 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

49:36

In this episode, Tom Hughes, Partner in Lean at Lumen Electronics, Cofounder of GembaDocs and 3rd Digital, and Author, discusses what lean is and how to create a lean culture. He offered tales to help us understand how and why we can apply Lean concepts in practical ways to improve project outcomes. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.fac…

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Brant Cooper: (EP 120) The Entrepreneur’s Guide….. 49:32

1+ y ago49:32

49:32

In this episode, Brant Cooper, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and the Founder of Moves the Needle, who works as a trusted adviser to startups and major companies throughout the world, discusses disruptive innovation, startup, leadership, digital transformation, and other topics. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ http…

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Mrinalini Garv: (EP 119) Whatever your goals or motivations are, choose courage, not fear. 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

In this episode, Dr. Mrinalini Garv, America's career coach for South Asian professional women, bestselling author, leadership coach, and business professor at world-renowned institutions, discusses her career and learning from the ground up. She discusses her opinions on leadership and her fascination in how people are impacted and influenced by l…

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Keith Ingels: (EP 118) How Lean Can Improve Customer Experience? 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

36:53

In this episode, Keith Ingels, Raymond Lean Management manager of solutions with over twenty years of experience in the Toyota Material Handling network, covered supply chain difficulties, customer experience, continuous improvement, and so on. We spoke about how we can apply the methodology of continuous improvement to any service-based organizati…

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Sean Sheppard: (EP 117) Let's go-to-market together 45:19

1+ y ago45:19

45:19

In this episode, Sean Sheppard, Managing Partner of U.plus and co-founder of GrowthX and GrowthX Academy, discusses topics such as intrapreneurship, digital innovation, and business leadership. He talked about how he bridges the gap between ideas and revenue. Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey and how his accelerator program is innovative and …

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Matt White: (EP 116) What's the problem you're trying to solve? 52:38

2y ago52:38

52:38

In this episode, Matt White discusses his journey from the start and the lessons he learned along the way. Matt spent several years implementing lean in the insurance and healthcare industries before joining the IT sector more recently. He spoke on the value of listening to others, asking why, and learning from them. Matt’s favorite book is “The To…

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Lauren Hisey: (EP 115) Being open to the ideas from people who do the work. 52:28

2y ago52:28

52:28

In this episode, Lauren Hisey, Continuous Process Improvement Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Speaker who has spent over ten years implementing lean in a variety of sectors and business types discusses her experience and thoughts on lean. She described how she assists mid-sized business owners and leaders in identifying and resolving business probl…

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John Ervin: (EP 114) Lean is not just about process; It's about people. 43:57

2y ago43:57

43:57

In this episode, John Ervin, Over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, including military medicine and the civilian sector, discusses how his leadership development began while serving in the United States military and how he became involved with lean. He talked about change management and how it leads to awareness, desire, and knowledge. …

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Katie Anderson: (EP 113) Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn 48:07

2y ago48:07

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In this episode, Katie Anderson, An internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, author, and professional speaker best known for her focus on assisting individuals and organizations in leading with intention discusses her 20 years of experience supporting change and improvement in organizations across a variety of industries. She talked…

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Joe Swartz: (EP 112) Hydroponic Industry Improvement through experience. 53:52

2y ago53:52

53:52

In this episode, Joe Swartz, Vice President and Lead Horticulturist at AmHydro, co-host of the Polygreens podcast and one of the leading consultants when it comes to Controlled Environment Agricultural industries that include commercial greenhouse farms shares his journey in farming with proven track record of success. He highlighted rooftop farmin…

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David Munch: (EP 111) Traditional models of improvement won't get us there; we need LEAN. 50:03

2y ago50:03

50:03

In this episode, Dr. David Munch, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Healthcare Performance Partners (HPP), talks about how he got started as a lean consultant and his early experiences. He talked about and addressed the four steps of process improvement: discovery, design, deployment, and sustainment. He defines leadership and ma…

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Alex Kurm: (EP 110) The foundation of lean culture is behavior. 49:24

2y ago49:24

49:24

In this episode, Alex Kurm discusses his 20 years of lean experience in a variety of sectors, including nuclear engineering, food manufacturing, logistics, banking, pharmaceuticals, and lastly as a lean consultant and he shares his different types of practices in different businesses. He discussed the behavioral strategies that enable sustainabilit…

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Kyle Kumpf: (EP 109) Lean Implementation in the Banking Industry! 50:16

2y ago50:16

50:16

In this episode, Kyle Kumpf, A Lean Process Manager who spent 12 years implementing lean in several sectors, including the past seven years in the financial services business, discusses his experience and lessons learned. He spoke on why he wants to employ process improvement to alleviate human suffering. Kyle’s favorite book is “The Toyota Engagem…

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Oscar Roche, Stephen Parry, Mike Osterling: (EP 108) Lean is developing people who can solve problems and make improvements daily. 52:47

2y ago52:47

52:47

In this episode, Oscar Roche, Director of Training Within Industry Institute and has been practicing TWI and Lean for over a decade; Stephen Parry, award-winning transformation leader, strategist, and author; Mike Osterling, the author of two books and a 20-year leader in Lean transformations in manufacturing, distribution, energy, financial servic…

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Ed Surber: (EP 107) Put pressure on the problem, Not on the people. 48:57

2y ago48:57

48:57

In this episode, Ed Surber, the founder of World Class Factory who has the experience of working with many people from various industries to help improve their bottom line through Process Improvement and People Development shares his versatile career journey from the beginning. We spoke about how wrench time and process standardization lead to impr…

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James La Trobe Bateman: (EP 106) People want to work on things they believe are important and to feel appreciated for doing so. 41:30

2y ago41:30

41:30

In this episode, With over 45 years of work experience, James La Trobe Bateman, Founder & CEO ReModel International, discusses employee satisfaction and how their contribution links to any purpose and how they may see the impact of that effort. He talked about how teams, companies, and management operate and how to break it down into more actionabl…

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Felipe Oliveira: (EP 105) How can we apply lean in a digital environment? 56:59

2y ago56:59

56:59

In this episode, Felipe Oliveira, An Agile Expert and founder of the training company Mindset Ágil talks about the difference between traditional lean and lean in digital perspective. We spoke about how crucial it is to comprehend the PDCA cycle in order to improve any processes, products, and understand what customers want in a digital environment…

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Hugh Alley, Jason Haines and Adam Lawrence: (EP 104) The state of Lean Manufacturing in 2022 59:41

2y ago59:41

59:41

In this episode, Hugh Alley, who has 25 years of experience in Lean, including 20 years as a frontline leader; Jason M. Haines, who has 20 years of experience in manufacturing, including the last three years as an industrial solution consultant; and Adam Lawrence, who has over 30 years of expertise in process improvement activities and has guided o…

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Jim Huntzinger: (EP 103) Lean accounting- what it is and why it’s different from traditional accounting? 50:34

2y ago50:34

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In this episode, Jim Huntzinger, the founder of Lean Frontiers and a former production engineer for Toyota, discusses the differences between historical accounting and lean accounting as well as some of the shortcomings of historical. We discussed a variety of Lean subjects, TWI, or Training Within Industry, and leadership came up in our conversati…

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David Larsen: (EP 102) Transitioning from the manufacturing floor to that trusted internal consultant role. 43:42

2y ago43:42

43:42

In this episode, David Larsen, a certified and experienced project management professional who works for the human resources department as a lean six Sigma blaster black belt, talks about his path from the beginning. He spoke on the importance of creating relationships and treating people with respect, as well as how he is working as a consultant t…

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Jamie Parker, Paul Critchley: (EP 101) Why are we running a lean podcast? 1:05:14

2y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Jamie Parker, the founder of Process + Results and host of the Lean Leadership For Ops Managers Podcast, and Paul Critchley, President of New England Lean Consulting, join us in our 101st episode to celebrate The Lean Effect Podcast's long journey and discuss their thoughts on lean podcasting. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.…

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Tristan Kromer: (EP 100) Using Innovation to Overcome Obstacles and Disrupt Your Industry 46:03

2y ago46:03

46:03

In this episode, Tristan Kromer, the Founder of Kromatic, talks about his path from musician to marketing executive, startup coach, and innovation adviser for large multinational organizations by bringing lean concepts to product teams and breaking down complex challenges into simple stages. We spoke about what Lean means in various circumstances, …

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Sabrina Moon: (EP 99) Moving towards excellence. 38:41

2y ago38:41

38:41

In this episode, Sabrina Moon, founder and CEO of the Problem Solving Institute and a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, based upon the research by Dr. Brené Brown talks about her journey in lean from the beginning and the transformation process that she went through. We discussed how could anyone start a lean transformation in their own facility…

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Nigel Thurlow: (EP 98) Agility focuses more on delivering the right thing as quickly as possible when we look at the lean world. 56:00

2y ago56:00

56:00

In this episode, Nigel Thurlow, a leading expert on Lean and Agile approaches, Forbes top 10 noted author for his work as co-author of the book on The Flow System, talks about his background in Lean and Agile and so on. We discussed Lean Thinking, Agile, Scrum, and Complexity concepts in our conversation. Nigel’s favorite book is “Toyota Way by Jef…

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Harry Moser: (EP 97) What is reshoring? Let’s learn it. 34:47

2y ago34:47

34:47

In this episode, Harry Moser, president of the Reshoring Initiative, who has over 55 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, including 25 years as president of GF AgieCharmille talks about manufacturing, supply chain, FDI, international trade, and so on. We talked about the Reshoring Initiative's mission, why he started it, and why he's …

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Geoff Woods: (EP 96) “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” 37:26

2y ago37:26

37:26

In this episode, Geoff Woods, Co-Founder & President of ProduKtive - A training company and community based on The ONE Thing, discusses how he became acquainted with 'The One Thing.' He talked about the process of choosing mentors and how mentors collapse time. We spoke about giving up thinking vs being responsible for continuing the hunt. Geoff’s …

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Moeed Ahmad: (EP 95) Have you incorporated Lean concepts into your HR policy? 39:12

2+ y ago39:12

39:12

In this episode, Moeed Ahmad, an HR Consultant and HR Process Optimizer, a Future Focused HR Consultant and Unconventional Solution Finder, and Digital E-Learning specialist, discusses his childhood and experiences in South Africa. We spoke about how preemptive business and preemptive action are evolving from an older structure. He explained why th…

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Paul Deane, Jake Harrell, Alex Kurm: (EP 94) What did you learn from 2021, and what plans do you have for 2022? 1:14:04

2+ y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

In this episode, Paul Deane, who has over 25 years of expertise in lean, Jake Harrell, author of 'Chasing Excellence,' and Alex Kurm, who has 20 years of experience implementing lean in a variety of sectors ranging from nuclear engineering to food production, discuss Lean from several perspectives. We discussed virtual training, supply chain diffic…

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Audie Penn: (EP 93) Leadership is all about influence. It's not about coercion. 41:54

2+ y ago41:54

41:54

In this episode, Audie Penn, owner of Audie Penn CONSULTING who has been consulting for over 30 years and delivering various services to multiple Fortune 50 companies in various sectors and organizations, discusses strategy deployment and the three Ds. He examined the relationship between functional and relational processes, among other things. htt…

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Sathish Kumar Rangaswamy: (EP 92) Lean is not your KPI, it’s a tool for tackling your KPI. 31:38

2+ y ago31:38

31:38

In this episode, Sathish Kumar Rangaswamy, 13 years of practicing lean in numerous sectors and production streams, discusses his lean experience from start to finish. He explained why he thought listening to internal customers and receiving their input was a good way to establish a lean culture. He went through the expenses of the lead time process…

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Richard Sheridan: (EP 91) From kid programmer in 1971 to Forbes cover story in 2003 47:39

2+ y ago47:39

47:39

In this episode, Richard Sheridan, Entrepreneur, author, CEO, Chief Storyteller, and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, discusses the software equation of lean. He highlighted how systems with short communication and feedback loops perform better. Rich discussed how they created the culture in Menlo, where 20,000 people from across the world have bee…

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Paul Akers: (EP 90) Lean is not about speed, it's about quality. Speed is the byproduct of pursuing quality. 52:53

2+ y ago52:53

52:53

In this episode, Paul Akers, Founder, and President of FastCap, which began in Paul's garage in 1997, author of five books, speaker, Lean maniac, two-time ironman, and instrument-rated pilot, discusses his path and experiences. He emphasized the four improvement criteria, which are safety, quality, simplicity, and speed. Paul discussed how he imple…

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Param Tripathi: (EP 89) Doing lean versus trying to be lean as part of who you are as an organization 31:43

2+ y ago31:43

31:43

In this episode, Param Tripathi, a learner of lean with 7 years of exposure to continuous improvement in healthcare, regulatory, and foodservice fields talks about things he learned in his process through practicing lean. He discussed why he believes developing people to think is the key to developing a culture of continuous improvement. Param’s fa…

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Mitch Cahn: (EP 88) If adding value to customers is not your goal, you will be wasting your time. 47:09

2+ y ago47:09

47:09

In this episode, Mitch Cahn, president of Unionwear, a manufacturer of hats, bags, and apparel discusses the process of introducing lean in their plant and how Lean methodologies have aided them on their path. He described how Unionwear has been highly successful despite producing in one of the most expensive locations in the world. Mitch’s favorit…

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Danny Bradford: (EP 87) What is the significance of system integration? 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

In this episode, Danny Bradford, a lean, systems integration, and continuous improvement specialist with 30 years of experience discuss three degrees of integration and the benefits of integration. We spoke about the main elements of successful integration and how this notion applies to manufacturing. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.f…

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Christoph Roser: (EP 86) Solutions versus Scapegoat 52:14

2+ y ago52:14

52:14

In this episode, Christoph Roser, a lean expert and lean manufacturing specialist with 5 years of experience working for Toyota, discusses his learning and experience in the Japanese automaker industry. He spoke about the differences in management between Toyota and the Western world. We discussed the concept of cycles vs direction. Christoph’s fav…

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Bob Emiliani: (EP 85) Why do most leaders resist, reject, and ignore progressive management, and why do they remain committed to classical management? 47:25

2+ y ago47:25

47:25

In this episode, Professor Bob Emiliani, engineer, researcher, executive coach and, author or co-author of 22 books talks about his lean journey and change in management over the last 40 years. He explained why he believes that copying Toyota is a good place to start, similar to learning to play guitar by listening to your favorite musician. Bob fo…

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Aaron Davidson: (EP 84) Lean in Hospitality 42:30

2+ y ago42:30

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In this episode, Aaron Davidson, a business process improvement professional with expertise in analyzing, developing, and implementing organizational process enhancements to deliver world-class guest experiences talks about how he and his team use lean in the hospitality industry, including some unique examples involving cleaning hotel rooms, buffe…

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Paul DeChant: (EP 83) Lean is the perfect antidote to burnout. 55:19

2+ y ago55:19

55:19

In this episode, Paul DeChant, an experienced physician executive with more than 25 years of clinical and management experience in all aspects of medical group leadership, including quality improvement, strategic planning, financial growth, acquisitions, and Lean transformation talk about reducing burnout through Lean and the manifestations of burn…

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Jamie Flinchbaugh: (EP 82) Organizations that focus on tools vs organizations that focus on people. 48:50

2+ y ago48:50

48:50

In this episode, Jamie Flinchbaugh, an accomplished Entrepreneur, Consultant, and co-author of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road,' with 30 years of learning-oriented experience spanning a range of roles across extraordinarily diverse industries and functions, discusses the importance of knowing the tools and using the skillset.…

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Jake Harrell: (EP 81) How do you create a thriving community with a culture that is constantly striving to improve? 47:12

2+ y ago47:12

47:12

In this episode, Jake Harrell - The Funniest Lean Guy, Author of ‘Chasing Excellence’, and LinkedIn meme superstar discuss how he got into lean in the beginning, where he was an organization where they're picking on the people, not the process and blaming the people and not the process. He discussed his years of leadership and continuous improvemen…

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