Best Kaizen Culture Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 12: Nationals Is 2 Weeks Away, Travel Tips & Putting Together The Ideal Preparation On The Road 40:10

7h ago40:10

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The biggest Australian event of the year is 2 weeks away - the 2024 Australian National Championships! Nathan, Mitch and Jon share their travel tips, how to prepare and stay ready for a competition while on the road and their thoughts on an ideal pre-comp training session. The boys also discuss Kaizen Culture’s presence at the National Championship…

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Alternative Way Of Unifying Same-Sex Partnerships In Japan ~ Pride Conversations Livestream Special (PART 2) EP 209 32:30

3h ago32:30

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow Tiffany's Instagram Account ~ https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyrossdaleofficial/ For coaching sessions & programs with Tiffany, check out her official page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com Breakfast With …

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Executive Summary on Cultivating Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement 8:08

5h ago8:08

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The full blog post This post draws upon and summarizes content in my book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation. Senior leaders must prioritize psychological safety and continuous improvement to foster an environment conducive to learning and innovation. Psychological safety is crucial for enabling employees t…

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Pride Conversations Virtual Livestream Special Featuring Mana Tanaka (PART 1) EP 208 33:53

7d ago33:53

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special Pride edition of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show, hosted by the ever-inspiring Tiffany Rossdale. In this episode, Tiffany is joined by co-hosts Maki Gingoyon and Paulie Durig for an enlightening virtual conversation. Maki, co-founder and COO of My Transgender Date, and Paulie, founder of The Sacred Space…

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Why Two Data Points Don't Show Trends: Understanding the Importance of Comprehensive Data Analysis in Workplaces and News 7:19

1d ago7:19

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The full blog post Two data points are not a trend. Two-data-point comparisons can be mathematically correct but practically meaningless. This is true in workplaces and news articles like this one. Multiple two-data-point comparisons (comparing last month to the previous month AND comparing it to the year before) don't paint the full picture the wa…

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The Suggestion Box is Dead, with a New Obituary 4:06

2d ago4:06

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The blog post with webinar link As a Throwback Thursday, I'm sharing this webinar that I did back in 2012, as hosted by Karen Martin... On this theme of “The Suggestion Box is Dead,” I thought to prompt ChatGPT to create an image of a burial scene and mournful employees... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lean-blog-…

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Karen Martin on the Power of Mistake Proofing in Lean Management 59:06

3d ago59:06

59:06

My guest for Episode #510 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Karen Martin, Founder and CEO of TKMG and TKMG Academy, appearing for the fifth time. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She is the author of books including The Outstanding Organization, Clarity First, and Value Stream Mapping. In this episode, we discuss mistake-proofing …

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How to create a good Process Culture with Amelie Langenstein 50:13

4d ago50:13

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#053 Let’s find out what a Process Culture is and how to develop a good Process Culture in your organization In this episode, I'm talking to Amelie Langenstein about Process Culture. Having just completed her master's thesis on the subject, Amelie shares her in-depth knowledge with us. We explore what Process or BPM Culture is and what a model for …

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What Is The Common Misconceptions On Transgender Lesbians? Pride Livestream Special (PART 3) EP 207 34:54

14d ago34:54

34:54

Send us a Text Message. Join us for a compelling episode of Breakfast with Tiffany, hosted by the insightful Tiffany Rossdale, alongside guest co-hosts Maki Gingoyon and Paulie Durig. This week, we continue our deep dive into the experiences and wisdom of Veronica Litton, a passionate advocate and voice for the Filipina transgender lesbian communit…

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Demystifying Toyota’s Andon System: How It Works and Common Misconceptions 3:53

8d ago3:53

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Episode blog post There's a common misconception about Toyota's “Andon” system, often expressed as: “When a team member pulls the cord, the line stops.” But that's not entirely accurate, as this enlightening Toyota video demonstrates... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lean-blog-audio/support…

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Bonus: Jared Thatcher on the Global Lean Summit 2024 Event 14:06

8d ago14:06

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I'm very happy to be participating in Jared Thatcher‘s “Global Lean Summit” event this September in Indiana. I'll be there to network and learn, which includes time visiting a Toyota Material Handling factory (an entire day!) I'll be speaking and facilitating: A workshop on Psychological Safety as a Foundation for continuous improvement A learning …

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Leveraging Lean & AI in Optometry: Ankit Patel's Journey from Dell to Vision Care 53:27

10d ago53:27

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My guest for Episode #509 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ankit Patel, the founder of My Business Care Team, a BPO company providing services for optometrists, and co-founder with his wife Classic Vision Care, an optometry group in Atlanta. Episode page with transcript and more With a strong background in Lean methodology, Ankit has worked a…

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Episode 11: Can International Training Transform Our Athletes? Aussies Overseas In Numbers & Premier League Chats 45:53

11d ago45:53

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We have had numerous Aussies take part in international training camps and the Kaizen boys feel there has never been a better time to highlight how significant these camps can be to an athlete's development. Listen in as Mitch, Nathan and Jon go through our Aussie representation overseas this last month. The boys then move the conversation to the o…

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Trans Pageantry vs. Trans Nerdy ~ Pride Month Special Livestream (PART 2) EP 206 43:09

12d ago43:09

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Send us a Text Message. In this second part of the special Pride episode of the "Breakfast with Tiffany Show," Tiffany Rossdale is joined by guest Veronica Litton, a Filipina transgender lesbian and fellow podcast host, alongside co-hosts Maki Gingoyon and Paulie Durig. This vibrant conversation delves deeper into the multifaceted experiences of be…

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I’ll Be Speaking, Learning, and Facilitating at the Global Lean Summit 15:22

13d ago15:22

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Blog post with links I'm very happy to be participating in Jared Thatcher‘s “Global Lean Summit” event this September in Indiana. I'll be there to network and learn, which includes time visiting a Toyota Material Handling factory (an entire day!) I'll be speaking and facilitating: A workshop on Psychological Safety as a Foundation for continuous im…

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Don't Digitize the Suggestion Box -- Improve a Better Way with Kaizen and KaiNexus 3:06

22d ago3:06

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The blog post Digital transformation is about rethinking and reinventing with digital tools. For over 13 years, KaiNexus has moved beyond the outdated suggestion box model. Traditional suggestion boxes, whether paper or digital, often fail (or usually fail!–ideas get locked away, reviewed by a select few, and lead to frustration. We believe in dyna…

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Psychological Safety: Ensuring Every Voice is Heard, Not Necessarily Followed 3:32

18d ago3:32

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Blog post Psychological Safety means everybody gets their say, but it doesn't mean you get your way. Psychological Safety is an individual's belief, feeling, or perception that it's safe for them to speak up in a situation. When people are rewarded for speaking candidly, that leads to rigorous debate and better decisions. Psychological Safety doesn…

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Join Me on Friday for The Mistakes That Make Us: A Book Birthday Event 2:28

18d ago2:28

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The blog post The LinkedIn event My latest book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, is turning one year old! Join me, along with my co-host Elisabeth Swan, for what we hope will be an engaging, insightful, and fun discussion about learning from mistakes. We'll be joined by special surprise guests who will s…

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Pride Conversations Virtual Livestream Special With Filipina Transgender Lesbian Veronica Litton (PART 1) EP 205 35:25

19d ago35:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this special Pride Virtual Livestream episode of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show, host Tiffany Rossdale, a Tokyo-based transformational lifestyle coach, brings together her soul sisters for an inspiring celebration of Pride Month. Joining Tiffany are Maki Gingoyon, a prominent transgender pageant queen and activist, and P…

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Join Me at the Michigan Lean Consortium Annual Conference in August! 2:00

30d ago2:00

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The Blog Post I'm excited to share my breakout session at the Michigan Lean Consortium Annual Conference! In this session, I dive into the critical role of Psychological Safety as a Foundation for Continuous Improvement. We explore how fostering an environment where team members feel safe to share ideas, take risks, and learn from mistakes can driv…

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Mistakes and Errors: A Circular Definition; Leadership Matters 6:25

24d ago6:25

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Blog post link When writing or speaking, I use the words “mistake” and “error” interchangeably. The definitions in some dictionaries are comically circular. Dictionary.com defines an error as: “a deviation from accuracy or correctness; a MISTAKE, as in action or speech.” It also defines a mistake as: “an ERROR in action, calculation, opinion, or ju…

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SPECIAL: Australian Open Stall Interviews 17:32

25d ago17:32

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This week's episode is a special release! Since we are Re-Living the Australian Open across our social media this week (@kaizenculture__) we thought it would be a good idea to share some love from the amazing people who came up to the stall and said a few words! Listen in to hear from the community, or better yet, see if you can hear yourself! Send…

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Psychological Safety in Lean Leadership: Insights from Mike Hoseus and Toyota’s Culture 1:00:51

27d ago1:00:51

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My guest for Episode #508 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Hoseus, Executive Director of the Center for Quality People and Organizations and President of Lean Culture Enterprises. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He supports organizations in their lean journey, focusing on leadership and cultural aspects of the lean transfor…

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How Can You Be A Better Ally To LGBT+ Community? Toastmasters International Pride Virtual Event (PART 2) EP 204 43:12

26d ago43:12

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Breakfast with Tiffany Show! In this second part of our enlightening conversation, Tiffany Rossdale, a Tokyo-based transformational lifestyle coach, continues her discussion with Celia Sandhya Daniels and Mana Tanaka. Both Celia and Mana share deeply personal stories and insights, diving into their cultur…

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Upcoming Shingo Webinar on Learning From Mistakes and Psychological Safety 10:59

1M ago10:59

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Blog post link I'm excited that the Shingo Institute asked me to present a webinar on June 18th. Click here to register for the webinar They've also published an article that I wrote: Psychological Safety: The Key to Effective Andon Cord Pulls and Continuous Improvement The webinar description: Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore the tran…

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The Pitfalls of Safety Bonuses in Lean Factories: A True Story 5:13

1M ago5:13

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Blog post I was talking recently with a trusted friend in the Lean community. He told me a story. It's certainly believable, even if it's second or third-hand to me. He had no reason to make up a story like this. A relative of his works in a U.S. factory. Yes, we still have factories here. I'll call this relative of my friend “Guy,” which is pronou…

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Psychological Safety vs. Psychological Comfort: Understanding the Distinction 5:11

1M ago5:11

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Blog post link The Big Picture: In the Lean community and beyond, some people mistakenly equate “psychological safety” with being comfortable all the time. This misconception can undermine the true essence of psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety is not about constant comfort or shielding managers from discomfort. Synthesizing…

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Embracing Creative Tensions: Wendy K. Smith on Both/And Thinking and Lean Leadership 53:39

1M ago53:39

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My guest for Episode #507 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Wendy K. Smith, co-author of the book Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. She’s also one of the keynote speakers at this year's AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence) annual conference. Episode page with video, transcript, and more E…

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State of New Process 2024 37:59

1M ago37:59

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#052 Let's recap New Process after 2 years and give an outlook on the upcoming episodes. Intro: In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on the current State of New Process in 2024 after two years of the New Process Podcast. So much has happened in that time, and there have been fascinating episodes that have made the New Process Lifecycle more complet…

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How Can We Better Support The LGBTQ+ Community? Pride Month Virtual Event Special (PART 1) EP 203 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Breakfast with Tiffany Show, hosted by Tiffany Rossdale, a Tokyo-based transformational lifestyle coach! Each episode of this podcast delves deep into the inspiring journeys of individuals who have overcome significant challenges to achieve personal and professional success. The show explores their positive tr…

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Preview of the Future of People at Work Symposium 32:24

2M ago32:24

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In this live stream episode, host Mark Graban introduces a panel of experts discussing the upcoming Future of People at Work Symposium. The event is co-sponsored by nine organizations, including the Lean Enterprise Institute, GBMP Consulting Group, and the Shingo Institute. Panelists Josh Howell, Bruce Hamilton, and Ken Snyder share their perspecti…

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Preventing Surgical Errors: Effective Strategies Over Warning Signs in Operating Rooms 2:55

1M ago2:55

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The blog post IMAGE: A sign that reads "CAUTION: DON'T OPERATE ON THE WRONG SIDE" It's silly, right? I've never seen a sign like this in an operating room. And I'm not advocating for them. It's not the right approach for quality and patient safety. If warning signs actually prevented mistakes, and given that a vast majority of mistakes are caused b…

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Tim Hobbs: AME Keynote Speaker and Passionate Problem Solver 44:07

1M ago44:07

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My guest for Episode #506 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tim Hobbs, the founder and president of Hobbs Technical Consulting. He is an author and an in-demand international keynote speaker, trainer and business consultant. He is currently working in the semiconductor industry as a director of digital transformation. Episode page with video, …

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Episode 10: European Championships Analysis, Good vs Bad Refereeing & Decisions Impacting Your Performance 48:45

1M ago48:45

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The European Championships has always been a statement event within the karate world. Even more so this year with the impact it had on the qualifications for the Team Event World Championships in Pamplona this year. We go through the unexpected results and some hot topics around certain decisions. Nathan, Jon and Mitch also go into how some rules c…

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Celebrating 100 Years of Shewhart’s Control Charts: A Century of Quality Management 5:31

2M ago5:31

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The blog post TODAY marks the centennial of one of the most significant innovations in quality management: the control chart. 🎂 🎉 🎆 In the early 1920s, Walter A. Shewhart, working at Bell Labs, recognized the need for a statistical method to monitor and control manufacturing processes. On May 16, 1924, Shewhart created the first “control chart,” a …

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More Visibility During London Pride Parade 2024 With Transgender Activist Rachel Reese (PART 2) - EP 202 32:44

1M ago32:44

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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of this episode of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show podcast, host Tiffany Rossdale engages in a meaningful conversation with Rachel Reese, a prominent advocate for trans rights in the UK. Tiffany and Rachel discuss the concept of "rainbow washing" by corporations during Pride Month, emphasizing the need for…

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