Sigma Podcast δημόσια
[search 0]
Περισσότερα
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Loading …
show series
 
This week’s guest is Ridha Dhrifi. Ron and Ridha discussed ISO 9001, how it aligns with lean manufacturing, balancing compliance with operational efficiency, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Ridha’s favorite quote (3:01) His background (4:29) The alignment between ISO 9001 …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Ron Pereira. In this new years-themed episode, Ron explains why forming new habits is often more effective than keeping new resolutions, how to form those habits, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Why resolutions fail (3:20) Outcomes versus the process (…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Brandon Bunn. Ron and Brandon discussed what it looks like to leverage lean and continuous improvement inside prison facilities, some of the obstacles that arise, and how other lean leaders can get involved. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspire…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Beau Groover. Ron and Beau discussed people and process integration, lean leadership, Beau’s “GSD” system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Beau likes (2:52) His background (3:16) What people and process integration is (5:54) Why it’s so impor…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Steve Pereira. Ron and Steve discussed flow engineering, Steve’s latest book, the relationship between value, clarity, and flow, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Steve likes (3:57) His background (5:29) About his book “Flow Engineering” (7:48)…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Co…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Matt White. Ron and Matt discussed problem solving, Matt’s backgrounds in both manufacturing and healthcare, the importance of using the “language” of a company, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quotes Matt likes (3:22) His background (4:40) Why lea…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the trad…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Topaz Adizes. Ron and Topaz discussed Topaz’s studio The Skin Deep, his film {The And}, and the conversation cards he created. Focused on the power of human connection, this interview will stay with you long after it’s over. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The q…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed Gary’s Six Sigma Green Belt project, what he learned from it, how he dealt with the resistance that followed, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Gary (3:21) About Gary and his background (3:52) Ho…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed lean transformations, the role leaders play in them, creating a sense of ownership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Chad likes (2:44) Chad’s background (7:15) What a successful lean transformation looks …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we interview Jennifer Peterson, the manager of Continuous Improvement at Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) in Muscatine, Iowa. She discusses how she got into continuous improvement (CI) and the impact it has had on MPW employees and customers. She highlights the importance of: Jennifer also shares several examples of successful CI pr…
  continue reading
 
This week’s guest is José Ferro. Ron and José discussed daily management, what it is, what the main obstacles involved are, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote José likes (3:39) His background (5:28) About his book Daily Management to Execute Strategy (9:45) What Dai…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Robin Hills. Ron and Robin discussed the importance of Emotional Intelligence, how it involves more than just our brains, assessing our own Emotional Intelligence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: A quote Robin likes (4:38) About Robin (6:34) Defining em…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Annette Johnston. Ron and Annette discussed project management, the role project managers play in decision making, what habits a good project manager should have, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Annette likes (3:02) Her background (4:47) What …
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Bill Krolicki. Ron and Bill discussed data analytics, automation, the PDCA cycle, knowing if you're winning or losing, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Bill likes (3:25) His background (3:44) What data analytics means (4:55) A Pareto example (7…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we interview C.J. Nord, a passionate supply chain manager and consultant, who shares her journey towards driving societal change through supply chain. As the founder of Supply Chains for Good, C.J. discusses her extensive career in supply chain management, her recovery from cancer, and how that inspired her skills to launch impactf…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Grace Gavin. Ron and Grace discussed the importance of open and honest communication, what it means to truly listen, the obstacles that get in our way, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Grace likes (3:36) Her background (4:22) Accountability ver…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Garrett Delph. Ron and Garrett discussed Garrett's company Clarity Ops, his take on continuous improvement, what it means to be emotionally neutral, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Garrett's favorite quote (3:53) His background (4:23) How he uses contin…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is April Bell. Ron and April discussed how Jack Henry uses Toyota Kata, the power of making predictions, managing remote teams, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote April likes (3:17) Her background (4:45) About Jack Henry (6:46) Their continuous impr…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Dhana Hanumayya. Ron and Dhana discussed how Dhana uses continuous improvement and quality controls at home, the cause and effect matrix, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Dhana likes (2:43) What Dhana is up to (4:54) What it's like having John …
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Gregg Miner. Ron and Gregg discussed the difference between "doing" lean and "using" lean, how this applies to leaders, the true definition of lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Greg (2:23) His background (5:07) What it means …
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Alfonso Aramburo. Ron and Alfonso discussed Alfonso's experiences with turnarounds, leadership styles, balancing financial restructuring and operational excellence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that Alfonso likes (3:22) His background (4:20…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Fabrice Desmarescaux. Ron and Fabrice discussed Fabrice's journey towards professional fulfillment and how he helps others find purpose in their life's work. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quotes Fabrice likes (4:32) His background (6:04) How Fabrice discove…
  continue reading
 
In March of 2024, the Iowa Sustainable Business Forum (ISBF) and Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) were still separate organizations, and they agreed to host a joint webinar to promote Energy Efficiency and Lean. I was fortunate to connect up with Paul Lemar, Jr. from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), who has Continue Readi…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen, a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed the definitions of flow efficiency and resource efficiency, what differentiates them, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Alen's favorite quote (2:29) His background (4:…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, how it plays into a kaizen event, and how improv can also be a powerful tool in a rapid improvement context. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: His favorite quote (3:45) His background (5:35) The Whe…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Ron Crabtree. The two Rons discussed the concept of digital transformation, or digitization, including what it entails, how to navigate these transformations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Ron likes (2:54) His background (3:22) What a digita…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron introduced the Gemba Academy School of Leadership and shared the audio from some of this exciting new content. Be sure to check the show notes to watch the video versions. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Change Management (1:49) Leading Teams (7:…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Chris Fuzie. Ron and Chris discussed Chris's books, liminal space, tessellation, leadership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Chris likes (3:22) His background (4:23) About liminal space and leadership (12:08) Optimizing the liminal space (14:0…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Jacob Stoller. Ron and Jacob discussed Jacob's upcoming book, "Productivity Reimagined," what it means to be productive, what productivity looks like in different industries, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Jacob's favorite quote (1:58) Jacob's backgrou…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Nina Sossamon-Pogue. Ron and Nina discussed Nina's gymnastic career, focusing on the process vs. successes, values like discipline, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Nina likes (2:46) Her background (3:11) About her gymnastics career (6:02) Whet…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed what it takes to build a Lean and Six Sigma program, the Job Instruction component of TWI, why 5S isn't just a series of chores, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Gary likes (2:20) His background and what he's …
  continue reading
 
Continuing our discussion on Lean Six Sigma and ESG, I brought back last episode’s guest, Erin Bauer (Product Development Manager at ASQE) and added a new guest, Beth Cudney. She is a Professor of Data Analytics and the Program Coordinator for Data Analytics at Maryville University. She received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Continu…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Jessper Maquindang. Ron and Jessper discussed in-person, hybrid, and remote workplaces, how those choices affect company culture, what "belonging" means, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Jessper likes (3:16) His background (4:07) What influence…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Evan Unger. Ron and Evan discussed what often goes wrong in meetings, especially high-stakes meetings, as well as practical tips for making meetings successful. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Evan likes (2:03) His background (2:39) What Evan sees is go…
  continue reading
 
I had a great interview with Erin Bauer, who is the Product Development Manager at ASQE, which is a trade association created by ASQ to provide benchmarking assistance to corporations within ASQ. One of their key products is the Insights on Excellence® (IoE) Benchmarking Tool. The benchmarking survey results are available to members and nonmembers …
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Ricky Shoop. Ron and Ricky discussed the concept of magnanimity, what it means to be a magnanimous leader, examples of magnanimous historical figures, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Ricky likes (3:01) His background and goals (4:20) What magn…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Malti Bhojwani. Ron and Malti discussed personal and professional transformations, different types of motivation, the importance of having a good work/life balance, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Malti likes (4:19) Her background (7:48) Her t…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Chad Senkowski. Ron and Chad discussed martial arts, Chad's podcast The Journey, coaching, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that Chad likes (2:26) His background (3:21) How martial arts relates to continuous improvement (4:51) Why he started a …
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Clint West. Ron and Clint discussed MacDonald & Owen's lean journey, the state of lean in the lumber industry, navigating biases, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Clint likes (4:57) How he sees bias as an obstacle (6:43) His background (8:34) T…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Ahmed Radwan. Ron and Ahmed discussed engagement, what it means to build a "lighthouse," sustaining kaizen efforts, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Ahmed's favorite quote (2:25) His background (3:28) The challenges he's faced (8:15) How to sustain kaize…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Kurt Sears. Ron and Kurt discussed continuous improvement at Dollar Shave Club, happiness versus joy, the power of living out your beliefs, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that Kurt likes (2:29) His background (5:47) The continuous improvement…
  continue reading
 
I had a great interview with Aleshia Jordan a few weeks ago, to discuss how she transitioned from finance to Lean and Six Sigma consulting, and how she is now taking her Master Black Belt skills and over 20 years of experience into her firm Virtualocity, LLC to help organizations, nonprofits and individuals in their Continue Reading…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Matthew Townsend. Ron and Matthew discussed what a broken process looks like, what happens when you automate waste, how to identify and remove it, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: Matthew's favorite quote (3:09) His background (3:54) Defining a "broken" …
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Zack Estes. Ron and Zack discussed Zack's coaching business, applying lean in non-manufacturing contexts, the five functions of business, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Zack likes (3:16) His background (3:34) About Path for Growth (7:19) Appl…
  continue reading
 
Making a real difference in your organization can be a struggle, but there is a way to leverage powerful tools and strategies to drive positive change, while also boosting your own career development. In this episode, I introduce you to Sarah Tilkens, a former biologist turned operational excellence leader, who cracked the code on impactful Continu…
  continue reading
 
This week's guest is Jason Henderson. Ron and Jason discussed what managing expectations looks like, scientific thinking, dealing with negativity, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quotes that Jason likes (2:25) His background (4:21) How he discovered lean (8:46) What man…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Οδηγός γρήγορης αναφοράς

Ακούστε αυτήν την εκπομπή ενώ εξερευνάτε
Αναπαραγωγή