Squishy Lean

Squishy Lean

By Amanda Zimmerman and Dominic StokesEducationSelf-Improvement
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Squishy Lean episodes

  • The 8 Wastes
    Join Amanda and Dominic as they review the 8 wastes. These wastes are essential for communicating opportunities you've uncovered in your process map.
    16 min
  • Process maps for improvement vs documentation
    This week, Amanda and Dominic discuss the next steps after creating a process map. Was the map created to document the process, or was it created to improve the process? There's a big difference between the two if you didn't already know. We also mention a unique way for you to practice these skills at home towards the end of the episode.
    22 min
  • Level of detail in a process map
    Amanda and Dominic give you an easy way to identify the level of detail in your process map. Try to use the terms; What, Who does what, and How to help you and your team stay on the same page as you are mapping out your processes.
    Link to article by Adam Stoehr that inspired this episode:
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/process-mapping-forest-trees-roots-part-1-3-dr-adam-stoehr/
    15 min
  • Swimlane Diagrams
    Amanda and Dominic explain how a swimlane diagram breaks down barriers. This is a great way to learn how to easily list and show everyone's role in a complex process.
    21 min
  • Leading a Current State (Linear) Process Map

    In this episode, Amanda and Dominic discuss how you can gather stakeholders and subject matter experts and facilitate a meeting to map more detail about a particular process. Learn with us as we explain how you can transform a SIPOC or IPO into the first iteration of a process map. Amanda and Dominic also share tips to get participants to think critically, as well as keep everyone in the room on track.

    28 min
  • Using a SIPOC and IPO
    Amanda and Dominic keep it "high level" and explain an overview of the SIPOC and IPO process map. This is a great introduction to a type of process map you can use on day 1 to align a team, and naturally gather pre-work data necessary for more detailed process maps you will make in the future.
    22 min
  • Introduction to Process Mapping

    What is the goal when creating a process map? Amanda and Dominic discuss the intent, the materials, the audience and the fun in creating a process map. Get your sticky notes ready!

    18 min
  • Who Does This Apply To?

    Come one, come all! Amanda and Dominic express who their intended audience is with this podcast. Listen in to see if it applies to you. If it doesn't, comment on our episode, and we will try to tailor episodes to your background/industry as we move forward.

    9 min

About Squishy Lean

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Welcome to the Squishy Lean Podcast where everyone can unite to learn continuous improvement methodologies. The point of our approach is that we don't conform to any single mold, rather, we hone the…