Show notes: <a href='https://www.leanblog.org/28'>https://www.leanblog.org/28</a>
Remastered audio June 2021
LeanBlog Podcast #28 features our friend and frequent guest, Norman Bodek, noted lean author, consultant, and President of PCS Press. This also celebrates the 1 year anniversary of the Podcast, which featured Norman as our first guest. As I've given him credit for previously, the Podcast really was Norman's idea when he said I should do "radio interviews" with him. Thankfully, this has turned into a series of interviews with others that I have enjoyed immensely. 
 
<ul class="block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected rich-text"><li>Summary of Norman's talk at the <a href='http://www.twisummit.com/'>TWI Summit</a> and the "pledge of continuous improvement."</li>
<li>Gantt's book <a href='http://books.google.com/books?id=Ixq6IEUe7pMC&pg=PA3&dq=gantt+organizing+work#PPR7,M1'>"Organizing Work" (via Google Books)</a> -- the stakeholder groups that a business must serve (including community)</li>
<li>Lifetime employment and the obligation for good management</li>
<li>Can you have a workplace with no bosses? Example of a Skippy peanut butter plant</li>
<li>Is the ultimate goal automation? <a href='https://www.leanblog.org/2007/06/youre-not-developing-your-people/'>Norman's thoughts on that</a></li>
<li>Managers' resistance to change as a separate type of waste?</li>
<li>Being on the floor all the time as a manager</li>
<li>Norman talking about "conscious learning" (his next book)</li>
</ul>

Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/28 Remastered audio June 2021 LeanBlog Podcast #28 features our friend and frequent guest, Norman Bodek, noted lean author, consultant, and President of PCS Press. This also celebrates the 1 year anniversary of the Podcast, which featured Norman as our first guest. As I've given him credit for previously, the Podcast really was Norman's idea when he said I should do "radio interviews" with him. Thankfully, this has turned into a series of interviews with others that I have enjoyed immensely. Summary of Norman's talk at the TWI Summit and the "pledge of continuous improvement." Gantt's book "Organizing Work" (via Google Books) -- the stakeholder groups that a business must serve (including community) Lifetime employment and the obligation for good management Can you have a workplace with no bosses? Example of a Skippy peanut butter plant Is the ultimate goal automation? Norman's thoughts on that Managers' resistance to change as a separate type of waste? Being on the floor all the time as a manager Norman talking about "conscious learning" (his next book)

Show notes: <a href="https://www.leanblog.org/28" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.leanblog.org/28</a>
Remastered audio June 2021
LeanBlog Podcast #28 features our friend and frequent guest, Norman Bodek, noted lean author, consultant, and President of PCS Press. This also celebrates the 1 year anniversary of the Podcast, which featured Norman as our first guest. As I've given him credit for previously, the Podcast really was Norman's idea when he said I should do "radio interviews" with him. Thankfully, this has turned into a series of interviews with others that I have enjoyed immensely.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul><li>Summary of Norman's talk at the <a href="http://www.twisummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">TWI Summit</a> and the "pledge of continuous improvement."</li>
<li>Gantt's book <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=Ixq6IEUe7pMC&amp;pg=PA3&amp;dq=gantt+organizing+work#PPR7,M1" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Organizing Work" (via Google Books)</a> -- the stakeholder groups that a business must serve (including community)</li>
<li>Lifetime employment and the obligation for good management</li>
<li>Can you have a workplace with no bosses? Example of a Skippy peanut butter plant</li>
<li>Is the ultimate goal automation? <a href="https://www.leanblog.org/2007/06/youre-not-developing-your-people/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Norman's thoughts on that</a></li>
<li>Managers' resistance to change as a separate type of waste?</li>
<li>Being on the floor all the time as a manager</li>
<li>Norman talking about "conscious learning" (his next book)</li>
</ul>

Norman Bodek on the 1st Anniversary of the Podcast *

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
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Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
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Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more. What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization. Topics include: Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level Leadership behaviors that support real change Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you. Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning. Find all episodes and show notes at www.LeanCast.org.Learn more about Mark and his work at www.LeanBlog.org.Questions or feedback? Email mark@leanblog.org

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a href="https://www.leancast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a href="https://www.leanblog.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer">mark@leanblog.org&nbsp;</a>

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