Happy Holidays from AQP! In this episode we go beyond fat men from the arctic and pop the lid on five Lean myths and legends. Be prepared to get your panties in a wad, and possibly start an internet flame war that will result in Skynet. You've been warned!

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We live in a technological world, like it or not. But how we implement tech solutions is a significant factor in operations, company culture, and ultimately business success. In this episode, Sean Driscoll, President of Driscoll organizational Solutions, joins us for a lively discussion on a people-centered approach to acquiring, implementing, and maintaining technology. If you have tech issues or are planning any kind of solutions upgrade, this might be the episode for you.

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Clinton Pope is a Quality Chief with the DoD, veteran, and industrial engineer. In this episode, we discuss the challenge of guiding teams and leaders into systems thinking. In this far-ranging discussion we talk about healthcare systems, the problem of credentials in modern CI, and general gaps to technology and communication. Don't miss Clinton's critical insights into how your business can improve by evolving a systems thinking mindset!

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Brian Winningham is the owner at Field Driven Lean, and an expert in Lean for construction. Today, he introduces a set of tools known as "Liberating Structures" that can help facilitators, well, facilitate. Don't worry; as you might have guessed, it isn't dry and boring when Brian is involved! Learn about a powerful tool set that you can add to your repertoire today. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fielddrivenlean/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/field-driven-lean/ https://www.liberatingstructures.com https://www.zoomopex.com/

Darth Derek Scott is the Director at Paragon Process Improvements, a consulting firm in northern Scotland. Derek has a long history as a quality professional, and is a senior member of AQS, a fellow at CQI, a fellow at Management and Strategy Institute, and a fellow at Royal Statistical Society. He's also a great fellow! Join us for this Halloween special as we discuss serious topics with a light-hearted flair.

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Jennifer Lacy serves as the Lean Practice Leader to Robins and Morton, a company that specializes in healthcare facility construction. Jennifer has a passion for the people element of Lean, and hosts "5S in Relationships" on LinkedIn Live. Join us as we dive into a deep and broad-ranging discussion of how changes in the workplace dynamic require new and innovative thinking and actions from modern business leaders.

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Avi Fishman is the Director of Process Improvement at Memorial Healthcare System, and joins us this week to talk about Lean in healthcare. How do the principles ofLean apply to the healthcare industry? Find out in this episode!

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Jason Long is a General Manager in the cold storage supply-chain industry. Jason joins us to discuss "creating a winning work environment", and shares his stories of kaizen in a difficult industry. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in how to affect real change at work!

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Kyle Kumpf is a Lean Process Manager in the banking industry, and he is on the leading edge of translating and implementing Lean principles to the banking sector. Join us for a humorous and insightful journey into the emerging world of lean finance.

Brian Winningham is the owner of Field Driven Lean, a consulting company that specializes in Lean construction. With two decades of experience in construction project management, Brian is well equipped to handle the vagaries of the construction industry. In this episode, Brian discussed "better, easier" - a CI philosophy that allows companies to get great results even when Lean, per se, is off the table. Join us for an episode of fun, learning, and introspection!