The official podcast of the Lean Enterprise Institute.
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Walking blogger exploring London's hidden gems, parks, riversides, bridges, landmarks, canals, woodlands, sights and history! Listen to my latest podcasts on all things London 🎧
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WLW Podcast analyse poems, song lyrics and scripts written about women and relationships with women. These poems are feelings women have towards other women, to be exact lesbian relationships where the subtexts could mean anything but straight. Go to our website at www.winterscribbler.com for podcast transcript, latest books and merchandise. We are also featured as the top 20 (#11) lesbian podcasts in feedspot.com!! Check it out at https://blog.feedspot.com/lesbian_podcasts/
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From managing risk and staying on top of regulatory developments to dealing with the fallout of the likes of Brexit and COVID-19, businesses and their in-house counsel face many challenges. Listen Up is a legal podcast providing insight from experts across practice areas at international law firm Gowling WLG. Our episodes cover some of the key issues and concerns facing the market. For more information visit our website: https://gowlingwlg.com NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Information made available on ...
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Moving from Agile to Lean: a Conversation with Sandrine Olivencia
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In this episode of WLEI Podcast, we welcome Sandrine Olivencia, author of Build to Sell and expert in applying Lean principles to software development. Sandrine shares her journey from waterfall to Agile and eventually to Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD), which she sees as a more holistic and sustainable system for building great product…
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Spreading Lean Thinking to Software and Startups: a Conversation with Regis Medina
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, we speak with Regis Megina, a software industry veteran who has undergone a journey from Agile to Lean. Regis shares insights on: How he transitioned from early frustrations with waterfall development to embracing Agile and Extreme Programming The challenges he faced in spreading these new ideas, and why he ulti…
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40 Years of Lean Observation: a Conversation with Art Byrne
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with prolific author and business leader Art Byrne. During the discussion, Art shares his decades-long journey leading lean transformation, from running kaizen events with the first wave of ex-Toyota consultants in the US to leading manufacturer Wiremold to record profitability. For a decade, Art wrot…
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78: Data centres and ESG: new developments under the Labour Government
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has recently stepped in to recover two giant data centres on green belt sites in Buckingham and Hertfordshire, previously rejected local by councils. The plans will form part of the new government's wider plans for a "new growth-focused approach to the planning system". In our latest podcast episode, Sustainabili…
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When it comes to major sporting events and the sports sector generally, there are a variety of ways that intellectual property rights could be infringed. So what can in-house sporting legal teams do to mitigate the risk of infringement? In this podcast episode, our IP lawyers provide useful hints and tips on implementing brand protection strategies…
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76: Sustainability in sport: British Grand Prix and Silverstone
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Our new podcast series dives into the world of sport. In this first episode, we take a look at sustainability and how it can be embeded into the sport sector. Sustainability partner Ben Stansfield sits down with Stephane Bazire, head of Business Sustainability and Partnerships at Silverstone, the legendary home of the British Grand Prix and MotoGP …
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75: Gowling WLG in the Gulf: Mega events in the Middle East
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In this episode of our Gowling WLG in the Gulf podcast series, partner Imran Mufti sits down with Aarij Wasti, a Toronto-based Gowling WLG partner and member of the Entertainment & Sports Law Group to discuss mega events in the Middle East. Drawing on their experience, they discuss: • The rise in popularity of hosting mega events in the Middle East…
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Crafting Quality Software: a Conversation with Robert Martin
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with software industry veteran Robert Martin. Robert is one of the original signers of the Agile Manifesto and the author of several influential books, including Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. During the conversation, Robert shared insightful perspectives on some of the bigges…
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The History of the Term "Lean": a Conversation with Jim Womack and John Krafcik
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, Jim Womack and John Krafcik share the origin story of the term "lean." Jim led the MIT global benchmarking study of the automotive industry, which led to the seminal book The Machine That Changed the World, and John was one of the principal researchers. Jim went on to co-author a similarly influential book, Lean…
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AI's Impact on Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst. Dr. Gerhart is a family physician and VP of clinical informatics at Epic Systems, while Dr. Longhurst is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health. In the discussion, we explore: How health systems are using AI to …
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Teaching Lean Thinking to Kids: A Conversation with Alan Goodman
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Alan Goodman, professor and department chair of quality engineering at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Alan spent his career in operations at GE before becoming a professor. The podcast explores his recent work to teach young students lean skills to prepare them for careers after school. In the…
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The State of US Manufacturing and Its Role in Innovation: a Conversation with Ben Armstrong and Jim Morgan
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, we speak with Ben Armstrong, Executive Director of MIT's Industrial Performance Center, and Jim Morgan, Senior Advisor at the Lean Enterprise Institute. They share perspectives from Ben's extensive research on the history and future of US manufacturing and Jim's first-hand knowledge of developing new products an…
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74: Digitalisation in the public sector: Software as a service
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What are the key features and the principles of Software as a Service (SaaS) and what are key issues in SaaS contracts? In this episode in our podcast series focusing on digitalisation in the public sector, Matt Harris, principal associate in our Commercial, IT and Outsourcing team, provides an overview of SaaS, including the key features of a SaaS…
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Quality Leadership at the Forefront of Innovation: A Conversation with Jeri Ford of Lucid Motors
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Electrification has given rise to new American automotive ventures such as Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors. Aside from the powertrain, these companies are innovating the driving experience through breakthrough performance and by deeply integrating software into vehicle architecture. These disruptions demonstrate exciting possibilities but raise a c…
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Developing 35,000 Problem Solvers: OhioHealth's Journey in Lean Healthcare with Alli Kulp and Emily Swaney
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Emily Swaney and Alli Kulp from OhioHealth. Emily is the senior director of OhioHealth's lean promotion office, leading the organization's continuous improvement team. Alli is a senior advisor in the lean promotion office and previously worked as a registered nurse. In our discussion, we explore:…
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73: Digitalisation in the public sector: basics of digitalisation
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As legal advisers to the public sector, we are seeing a general uptick in the number of procurements that we are being asked to support upon which relate to digitalisation programmes. Digitalisation can unlock a number of efficiencies and has the ability to modernise how Government works. In our new podcast series focusing on digitalisation within …
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Connecting the Classroom to Industry: Experiential Lean Learning with Dennis Wade and Lisa Eshbach
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, we speak with Dennis Wade from Oakland University and Lisa Eshbach, PhD from Ferris State University. They share their universities' programs that provide hands-on lean learning experiences for students through collaboration with industry partners. In our discussion, we explore: The backgrounds and roles of Denn…
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Extending Lean Thinking Beyond the Factory at MillerKnoll: a Conversation with Jennifer Trask and Brittney Heatherington
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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, our guests are Jennifer Trask and Brittney Heatherington from MillerKnoll. Trask is the Director of the MillerKnoll Performance System (HMPS) for business processes and dealer network, while Heatherington is a continuous improvement coach for the dealer network. In our discussion, we explore: MillerKnoll’s metho…
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Defining Winning: Turning Around Operations Through Clarity and Ownership with Billy Taylor
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Billy Taylor, former operations executive at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He is now President of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link: a Proven Process to Define, Align, and Execute Strategy at Every Level. In our discussion, we explore: Billy’s career journey from third shift supervisor to…
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72: Gowling WLG in the Gulf: Funds for the future – a practical perspective
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In this episode of our Gowling WLG in the Gulf podcast series, partner Imran Mufti sits down with Dr Shuja Ali, managing director of ICON Investment Consultants, and Ed Brown, who leads our Middle East funds and financial services practice, to discuss recent fund activity in Saudi Arabia and what the future holds for fund and investment in the regi…
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Engaging Leadership in Lean at MassMutual
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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI's guests are Mary Nell Egan and Lisa Karam from MassMutual, a leading insurance company. Egan and Karam delve into the intricacies of transformation in a traditionally cautious, large organization. In our discussion, we explore several key themes: MassMutual’s evolution from a tool-centric to a customer-valu…
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Developing Products Customers Love: Discussing Lean Product and Process Development with Two Retired Honda Leaders
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LEI chats with Frank Paluch, Retired President of Honda R&D Americas, and Lara Harrington, Retired Honda Chief Engineer. Frank and Lara share how Honda utilized Lean Product and Process Development principles to launch successful vehicles like the Honda Passport. During the conversation we dive into the following: Understanding Customer Value – As …
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Building a Problem-Solving Culture: Insights from Barton Malow’s Lean University
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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Jill Katic and Grace Eovaldi from Barton Malow, a major construction company that has recently seen significant growth. Jill and Grace share how they've been working to foster a culture of problem solving throughout Barton Malow, principally through a program dubbed Lean University. During the conv…
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71: Gowling WLG in the Gulf: Women empowerment and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
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Over the last six years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has seen an accelerated pace of change that has impacted Saudi professionals, and Saudi female professionals in particular. As part of Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched a number of initiatives aimed increasing the percentage of women employed in leadership positions. In this podca…
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Exploring the Intersection of Lean and Agile: Lessons from Theodo
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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we talk with Fabrice Bernhard and Catherine Chabiron. Fabrice is the co-founder of Theodo, a fast-growing software company, and Catherine is the author of the new book, Learning to Scale at Theodo: Growing a Fast and Resilient Company. Fabrice and Catherine share how Theodo has seamlessly integrated lean thinkin…
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70: Gowling WLG in the Gulf: The MENA water sector, awash with opportunities
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are in the top 10 countries worldwide to be facing 'extremely high water stress' - meaning 80% or more of all available surface and groundwater in an average year being consumed. This reality presents a need and opportunity for growth within the region's water infrastructure. In this podcast, our head of sec…
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Revolutionizing Logistics: DHL eCommerce’s Journey Applying Lean Thinking to Automation
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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Mehmet Gur, Senior Director of Operations Engineering at DHL eCommerce. He has been leading the company's next-generation automation efforts. Since the pandemic, DHL eCommerce – DHL's business-to-consumer unit – has faced dramatic increases in volume. This surge required new automation technology t…
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Transforming Corporate Culture: Bestbath’s Approach to Scaling Problem-Solving Capability
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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Jay Multanen and Jared Ragozzine from Bestbath, a manufacturer specializing in showers and bathtubs for both commercial and residential buildings. Jay is the co-CEO, while Jared is Director of Lean and Continuous Improvement. During the conversation we touch on: Organizational Transformation: Gain …
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Sustaining Strategy Deployment: Lessons from 16 Years of Practice at GlobalFoundries
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In the latest episode of the WLEI podcast, we delve into hoshin kanri (strategy deployment) with Otto Funke and Joseph Tamayo from GlobalFoundries, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. Otto has overseen the strategic planning process at one of GlobalFoundries' production facilities for sixteen years. He will share insights on how the sit…
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Navigating Organizational Change: A Conversation with Dr. Lynn Kelley
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In the latest episode of the WLEI podcast, we explore the topic of organizational change with Dr. Lynn Kelley, former vice president of supply chain and continuous improvement at Union Pacific Railroad and author of the new book Change Questions. Kelley posits that there is no such thing as a fixed plan for a successful transformation. Leaders must…
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69. Commercial contracts: Courts uphold badly drafted liability cap
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How can you avoid liability disputes? In this podcast on commercial contracts, we look closely into the High Court case relating to an IT contract, Drax Energy Solutions Limited v Wipro Limited. David Lowe, head of commercial contracts, and Andrew Smith, partner in our Dispute Reolution team, explore the case background, the court's analysis of the…
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Charting a New Course for US Manufacturing: a Conversation with Miles Arnone and Bonnie Davis
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In the latest episode of the WLEI podcast, we take a deep dive into a new venture whose goal is to rekindle America’s industrial tradition. Re:Build Manufacturing was founded by former Amazon executive Jeff Wilke in 2021. We sat down with its CEO Miles Arnone and Chief Lean officer Bonnie Davis to learn about Re:Build Manufacturing’s purpose and ho…
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How Entrepreneurs Use Lean to Drive Sustainable Growth: a Conversation with Matt May and Pablo Dominguez
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While Lean can trace its direct roots to the production system launched by Toyota more than 50 years ago, its timeless appeal translates into immediate practical countermeasures in a surprising number of situations. What A Unicorn Knows, a terrific new book by authors Matt May and Pablo Dominguez, proves this by presenting a comprehensive applicati…
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Strategies for Tackling Complex Problems: a Conversation with Paolo Savaget
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What is the best way to tackle complex problems? Getting better at this perennial challenge certainly fuels the beating heart of lean practice. It is the key theme in author Paolo Savaget's new book, The Four Workarounds: Strategies from the World’s Scrappiest Organizations for Tackling Complex Problems. He discusses his findings with WLEI host Tom…
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68. Commercial contracts: the issues of implied terms or unjust enrichment
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Does silence really speak volumes? In this podcast, our Commercial Litigation team explores the issues of implied terms and unjust enrichment Party A agrees to pay Party B a large fee if B introduces a purchaser who buys A's property for £6.5 million. If B introduces a purchaser who pays less, is B entitled to a fee? Commercial contract lawyers Dav…
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67. Build to rent: what can investors expect from the sector in 2023?
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The Build to Rent (BTR) sector has grown year on year and is forecast to see its value swell to over £100 billion by 2028. In our latest podcast, real estate partner and co-head of BTR sector, Nick Mumby, chats with Andrew Screen, the head of Residential Capital Markets at BNP Paribas Real Estate. Together they take a look back at what happened in …
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Empowering Frontline Operators with Human-Centric Technology: a Conversation with Natan Linder
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Lean practice has always coexisted with technology that enables the human operators to do their job better—in the service of delivering more value with less waste to the customer. But do today’s digitized, information-saturated, workplaces provide so much assistance that the machines actually get in the way? In his new book, Augmented Lean, co-auth…
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66. Ten years after the Portas Review, are our high streets delivering variety?
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The death of the high street has been forewarned for the last 20 years, but a reinvigorated planning framework and renewed investor interest in mixed use schemes could create a platform to reshape the high street and revitalise communities and local economies. In this latest podcast real estate partner Ed Colreavy chats with Jonathan Murphy, CEO of…
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