Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGA 595 | Dynamic Work Design with Don Kieffer
This week’s guest is Don Kieffer. Ron and Don discussed the concept of dynamic work design, their individual takes on AI, Don’s book, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for …
Published on 6 hours ago
GA 594 | Common Failures in Modern Leadership with William C. Davis
This week’s guest is William C. Davis. Ron and William discussed some defining moments in William’s impressive career, what leaders are doing wrong nowadays, dealing with tricky and uncomfortable si…
Published on 1 week ago
GA 593 | The Importance of Simplification with Dr. Lucas Chesla and Kirk Nicholas
This week’s guests are Dr. Lucas Chesla and Kirk Nicholas. Luke and Kirk shared how continuous improvement is used in the military, the book they wrote together, their thoughts on AI, and more. An M…
Published on 2 weeks ago
GA 592 | The Aha! Moment with Dexter Chan
This week’s guest is Dexter Chan. Ron and Dexter discussed handling resistance, other challenges he’s faced, and why the “Aha!” moment makes all the effort worth it. An MP3 audio version of this epi…
Published on 3 weeks ago
GA 591 | The Power of Slow, Incremental Growth with Brian Schreuder
This week’s guest is Brian Schreuder. Ron and Brian discussed Brian’s company’s lean journey, some of the challenges they’ve faced, what their material management looks like, and more. An MP3 audio …
Published on 4 weeks ago
GA 590 | The Smart Factory with Nikhil Pal
This week’s guest is Nikhil Pal. Ron and Nikhil discussed the concept of the Smart Factory, the analytics involved, the effect technology has had on humanity, and more. An MP3 audio version of this …
Published on 1 month ago
GA 589 | Implementing Lean at Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers with Justin Goethe
This week’s guest is Justin Goethe. Ron and Justin discussed why people struggle to get on board with lean, the role traditional consulting can play, why “A Plan for Every Part” is important, and mo…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
GA 588 | When Lean Doesn’t Stick with Holly Plaga
This week’s guest is Holly Plaga. Ron and Holly discussed why lean doesn’t always take root, the mindset necessary for success, creating a sustainable lean culture, Holly’s “favorite mistake,” and m…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
GA 587 | The Differences Between Six Sigma Belts with John Knotts
This week’s guest is John Knotts. Ron and John, a Senior Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed cultural alignment in continuous improvement, the key differences between the various Six Sigma belts, how …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
GA 586 | Being Kaizen Ninjas with Kirsten Gallagher and Adam Lawrence
This week’s guests are Kirsten Gallagher and Adam Lawrence. Ron, Kirsten, and Adam discussed Kirsten and Adam’s individual backgrounds, what it means to be a “kaizen ninja,” how to handle reluctant …
Published on 2 months ago