Improve First, Automate Second

Improve First, Automate Second

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:In this episode, Patrick Adams and Catherine McDonald are joined by David Norris to explore why organizations should improve their processes before automating them. They discuss how jumping too quickly into automation or AI can result...
Stop Managing Lean. Start Growing People.

Stop Managing Lean. Start Growing People.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:In this episode, Andy Olrich and Catherine McDonald are joined by Lean culture coach Edwin Proper to explore why organizations need to stop managing Lean and start growing people. They discuss how lasting Lean cultures are built...
How Leadership Behavior Impacts Execution

How Leadership Behavior Impacts Execution

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh are joined by returning guest Olaf Boettger to explore how continuous improvement and daily management apply beyond traditional operations, including sales, commercial...
Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things

Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Shayne Daughenbaugh is joined by Michael Krumpak, executive coach, leadership advisor, and author of Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things, to explore why even experienced, well-intentioned leaders sometimes make...
Culture Is the Hidden Process

Culture Is the Hidden Process

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Catherine McDonald is joined by Dajana Achelpohl to explore the AI readiness gap. The difference between simply giving people access to AI and actually creating meaningful business value from it. They discuss...