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Spotlight Episode: “Rethinking Failure”
https://youtu.be/mvJj9FJIJ2g What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams and Catherine McDonald as they discuss the importance of reframing failure as a learning opportunity rather than a negative event. About the Hosts: Catherine McDonald is a Lean and...
Why Every Leader Should Know the 8 Wastes—and How to Eliminate Them
When we talk about waste culture in the workplace, we’re not just talking about physical scrap or discarded materials. Waste in a business setting often goes unnoticed, hiding in plain sight and quietly draining resources, time, and morale. It’s not just a factory...
Beyond the Tools
https://youtu.be/fXFgNhEQh8A What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Cheryl Jekiel discuss the transition from using Lean as a collection of tools to embedding it into behavioral perspective. They emphasize the...
From Good to Great: Building a Workplace Culture That Thrives on Feedback
When we talk about workplace culture, terms like continuous improvement and daily habits often come up, but there’s one ingredient that can supercharge both—feedback. A culture that truly thrives isn’t just built on processes and performance metrics. It’s built on...
Cultural Transformation
https://youtu.be/JimbNYP_ozE What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Andy Olrich, and guest Steve Spear discuss the evolution of industry, emphasizing the importance of cultural shifts driven by Lean thinking. They interview Steve Spears, a...
Beyond Kaizen Events: Making Continuous Improvement a Daily Habit
When most people hear Kaizen, they picture large, multi-day events where teams gather to tackle a major process improvement. And while those focused, high-impact sessions have their place, real, continuous improvement isn’t just a once-a-quarter sprint. It’s a daily...
Respect-Driven Delegation
https://youtu.be/ibSo6VLsj5M What You’ll Learn: What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Shayne Daughenbaugh, and guest Sam Yankelevitch discuss the importance of respectful delegation in leadership. They highlight the significance of clarity,...
Creating a Culture of Everyday Problem Solvers: Small Steps, Big Impact
When most people think about problem solving in the workplace, they picture big, complex projects—complete with whiteboards, spreadsheets, and week-long brainstorming sessions. But the truth is, the most impactful problem solving doesn’t always come from grand,...
Defining Your Core Values
https://youtu.be/xdPnzb5A2Vc What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Shayne Daughenbaugh, and guest Jason Schroeder discuss the importance of core values in leadership, particularly in the construction industry. Schroeder shares his journey from a...
DMAIC Isn’t Just for Big Projects—How to Use It Every Day
When people hear "DMAIC," they often think of massive Six Sigma projects, black belt certifications, and months-long initiatives. But the truth is, DMAIC—which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control—isn’t just for big-ticket improvements. It's a...