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LEAN with Hands-On Learning
https://youtu.be/-PnZAWvvbuI What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams is joined by continuous improvement leader Brian DeVries to dig into the power of hands-on learning and why lectures alone just don’t cut it. From the shop floor to the boardroom, real...
Six Sigma Belts Explained: Finding the Right Skillset for Your Team
When people first hear about Six Sigma, it can sound intimidating—especially when terms like Green Belt, Yellow Belt, and Black Belt start flying around. If you don’t have a background in Six Sigma, it might seem like a complicated certification club rather than a...
Summit Keynote: Speaker Special
https://youtu.be/kV93WN0WGeI What You’ll Learn: Join us for this Speaker Special featuring Billy Ray Taylor, with hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich. They discuss Billy Ray Taylor's keynote presentation from the 2024 Lean Solutions Summit, and dive into the...
Beyond the Buzzwords: What It Really Takes to Sustain Continuous Improvement
"Continuous Improvement" is one of those phrases that gets thrown around in meetings, splashed across strategy slides, and tossed into mission statements. It sounds great—who wouldn’t want to continuously get better? But here’s the hard truth: real continuous...
Coaching For Success
https://youtu.be/GI-eP7dNkiQ What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Patrick Adams, and guest Olaf Boettger discuss the importance of coaching for success, particularly in developing and mentoring emerging leaders. They highlight the need for...
The Hidden Waste in Your Workplace Culture—And How to Eliminate It
When we talk about "waste" in a Lean context, most people think about excess inventory, waiting time, or overproduction—things you can see, measure, and fix. But some of the most damaging forms of waste don’t show up on a spreadsheet. They live in your workplace...
Sustaining Culture and Connection
https://youtu.be/M9RX4Vnm_00?si=M717_l_nQVk_BywG What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Andy Olrich and guest Leire Martinez, discuss the importance of sustaining culture and connection in organizations. They emphasize that culture is crucial...
The Role of Frontline Leaders
https://youtu.be/TrVxLXVntXI?si=ETM_KLpRzfP2cO6k What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Sebastian McLeod, discuss the importance of frontline leaders in driving organizational change. Sebastian McLeod, CEO of...
The New Rules of Trust: Leading Teams in a Deepfake, AI-Generated World
It started with a gut feeling. I was reviewing candidates for a role as a project manager when I came across a résumé that looked… too perfect. Certifications? Impressive. Project scope? Massive. Metrics? Spot on. But something didn’t sit right. So I picked up the...
From Culture to Capability
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Patrick Adams, and guest Micki Vandeloo, discuss the transition from a learning culture to actual capability in organizations. They highlight the importance of applying learning to real-world applications...