Dr. Deming and Japan with John Willis

Dr. Deming and Japan with John Willis

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....
The Mistakes That Make Us With Mark Graban

The Mistakes That Make Us With Mark Graban

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...
Expanding CI Horizons With David Larsen

Expanding CI Horizons With David Larsen

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...
Tangled Environments

Tangled Environments

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...
The Magic Of SQCD With Paul Dunlop

The Magic Of SQCD With Paul Dunlop

In this episode, Paul Dunlop and I discuss the value of visual management and the effectiveness of an SQCD board. What You’ll Learn: 1. What is the value of visual management? 2. What is an SQCD board? 3. What are the steps to developing a good SQCD board? 4....