This is the show where we cover all aspects of dojos for digital product organizations. If you're interested in creating a dojo or want to improve your existing dojo, this is the show for you.

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Enter the Dojo

In this episode, we talk with Mark Graban. Mark is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. He has deep experience in applying Lean management, continuous improvement, statistical methods, and people-centered leadership approaches in multiple domains including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. We talk with Mark about a host of topics including his new book, Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More.Additional topics include:“Real Lean” vs fake leanThe dangers of getting overly focused on cutting costsThe distinction between learning from other organizations’ successes and trying to blindly copy themWhat it really means to value people’s timeWhen to guide and when to let others learn by making mistakesGetting started with metricsWhy reducing “overburden” is just as important as eliminating wasteUnderstanding that metrics will fluctuate within a range over timeKaizen events and how they are related to teams’ experiences in a dojoA mindset change for being an effective leaderWhere to follow Mark:markgraban.comleanblog.orgMeasures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More.Mark on Twitter (@MarkGraban)

Enter the Dojo | #2: Mark Graban

In the first episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about what’s upcoming for the show. We then interview Ross Clanton, one of the creators of the dojo model.Topics covered include:The origin of the dojoHow the 30 day challenge startedWhat the dojo was almost named instead of "dojo"The differences between a dojo and traditional trainingHow do you build a dojo pipeline?Measures and metrics for dojosInvesting in dojosHow the dojos foster organizational learningWhere to follow Ross Clanton:Ross on LinkedInRoss on Twitter


































































  

    
  
    

      

      
        
          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        

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Enter the Dojo | #2: Mark Graban

Enter the Dojo | #1: Ross Clanton