Healthcare – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment

Healthcare – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment

By Brion Hurley: Lean Six Sigma for GoodBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementManagementNon-Profit
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Healthcare – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment episodes

  • E137: Impact Evaluation for Nonprofits with Shenae Samuels
    In this episode, I share an interview with Shenae Samuels, PhD, MPH with Map Data Studio. We met in Fort Lauderdale at a Social Impact event where I shared my experiences working with nonprofits, and we connected over our passion for helping nonprofits and using statistical analysis. She discusses her transition from an academic research
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    55 min
  • E134: Quality Improvement for Society with Dr. Yvonne Howze
    In this episode, I share an interview with Dr. Yvonne Howze from December 2025. She specializes in Personal Mastery Leadership along with Organizational and Operational Excellence. She shares her remarkable journey from kindergarten lessons to becoming a nationally recognized leader in education, quality, and nonprofit improvement. With professional experiences spanning education, healthcare, transportation, and major
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    1 hr 1 min
  • E133: Applications of Lean Six Sigma in Dermatology Clinics
    I share a presentation I gave in July 2025 at the Practical Symposium in Beaver Creek Colorado. The topic was titled “Operations Management – Make Practice More Efficient” which described my experience working with two dermatology clinics. In the presentation, I explain my background in healthcare improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. I explain
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    21 min
  • E131: Agile and Sustainability in the UK with Mike Wrathall
    In this episode, I share an interview with Mike Wrathall, where I explore his background in strategy, agile methods and sustainability. His early career involved building digital services, primarily for government and social housing organizations, such as streamlining the process for getting people who are homeless or victims of domestic violence into safe housing quicker.
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    41 min
  • E129: Reducing Malnutrition in South Sudan with Chelsie Azevedo
    In this episode, I share an interview with Chelsie Azevedo, who has a masters in Public Health and is a Registered Dietician (RD), and was previously the Nutrition Technical Advisor for Rise Against Hunger. She shares the story of a powerful multi-year project she helped lead in South Sudan with students at Hope for South
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    1 hr 47 min
  • E127: Applying Kaizen in Developing Countries with Sammy Obara
    In this episode, I share an interview with Sammy Obara, Founder and Senior Partner at Honsha, a consulting firm made up of former Toyota employees. He recently presented a topic called “Kaizen without Borders” at the 2025 UCSD ProcessPalooza, and I invited him on the podcast. We discuss applying these powerful concepts to NGOs and
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    45 min
  • E126: Using Lean Six Sigma to Make Wishes Come True with Kristle Bulleman
    In this episode, I share an uplifting interview with Kristle Bulleman, Process Manager at Make-A-Wish. She shares insights into her process improvement role at this well-respected nonprofit, outlining the impactful work done by Make-A-Wish to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. We dive into her experiences in using Lean and Six Sigma tools to
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    32 min
  • E125: Using Lean Six Sigma to Change Lives with Luke Chesla
    In this episode, I share an inspiring interview with Dr. Lucas Chesla, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with Value Added 616, and founder of the nonprofit, Full Armor Ranch. In a world where continuous improvement leads to transformative change, he stands out as a master in blending Lean Six Sigma methodologies with meaningful purpose.
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    46 min
  • E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
    In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service
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    45 min

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