Once again, the timing is perfect for the latest Quality Time with MoreSteam. On this episode, Alan Goodman joins the podcast. Alan is the Instructional Chair for Quality Engineering & Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a consultant and public speaker, and an award-winning baker. What makes Alan one of the most fascinating people in the Lean space? In this episode, Alan and Dan talk about Alan's introduction to Lean, using Lean in businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, and Alan's work teaching Lean principles to children.

In this episode you will hear about:

0:54 - Using Lean principles in a small business   6:30 - The importance of good customer service   9:04 - Teaching Lean principles and concepts to children   11:57 - Introduction to Lean summer camp   13:42 - The operational definition of clean   19:19 - Identifying a pipeline of leaders   20:38 - Children as natural problem-solvers   24:24 - Experiences after the introduction to Lean camp

 

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