By Patrick Adams
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What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich, Patrick Adams, and guest Hessam Vali discuss The evolution of lean implementation in recent years, which has revolutionized process optimization and decision-making.
About the Guest:
Hessam Vali is the co-founder and managing partner of Optegrity Solutions and Techam Solutions, with extensive expertise in lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and supply chain management. Holding a Ph.D. and MBA, he has excelled as a fractional COO for mid-market businesses, leading large-scale manufacturing operations to drive sustainable growth. Certified as a Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt, Hessam is a proven leader in optimizing operations and achieving process consistency. His ability to coach and motivate teams has consistently delivered enhanced performance and bottom-line savings.
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What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Catherine McDonald, and guest Dennis Sergent discuss the intersection of Lean practices and Deming's principles, delving into the essential lessons Lean practitioners can glean from Deming’s insights.
About the Guest:
Dennis Sergent, principal at Sergent Results Group, is a management coach, consultant, and facilitator of scientific improvements grounded in Deming's System of Profound Knowledge. With experience at AT&T, where he was introduced to Dr. Deming’s ideas, Dennis specializes in quality, productivity, and transformation across various sectors. He has published research, delivered numerous keynotes, and lectured at several universities, including Wayne State and Georgetown, in collaboration with the W. Edwards Deming Institute. He has held leadership roles in several organizations and enjoys music, hunting, fishing, and time with his family.
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What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich, Patrick Adams, and guest Beth Carrington discuss guiding individuals or teams in achieving desired outcomes through coaching kata.
Kata methodologies drive innovation, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, leading to notable success in respective industries.
About the Guest:
Beth Carrington, a seasoned consultant since 1999, specializes in lean transformations and coaching. With over two decades of leadership experience in various industries, she founded Carrington Consulting Inc. to focus on lean transformation. Since 2009, she has been a master coach in Improvement Kata/Coaching Kata, helping organizations enhance their scientific thinking for better performance and innovation. Beth's expertise is evident in her contributions to LEI's Lean Post, where she shares insights on Improvement and Coaching Kata. Her work has been compiled into "The Fundamentals of Improvement and Coaching Kata."
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Click Here For Toyota Kata: Managing People for Improvement, Adaptiveness and Superior Results
Click Here For The Toyota Kata Practice Guide: Practicing Scientific Thinking Skills for Superior Results in 20 Minutes a Day
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In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Andy Olrich, and guest Hugh Alley discuss how crucial it is to identify and develop effective leaders in today's dynamic business environment.
Training Within Industry (TWI) offers a systematic approach to building foundational skills that not only enhance operational performance but also cultivate leadership potential.
About the Guest:
Hugh Alley is author and consultant. He divides his time between coaching senior operational leaders in continuous improvement, training front line leaders in core supervisory skills, and designing industrial facilities. Trained as an industrial engineer, he has run three manufacturing and distribution firms, and a department in a government agency. He has taught skills to over 1,000 front-line leaders. He has written two books: "Becoming the Supervisor: Achieving Your Company’s Mission and Building Your Team", and "The TWI Memory Jogger". He speaks frequently about supervision, quality, lean manufacturing and Toyota Kata. From his home near Vancouver, Canada, he helps clients across North America.
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What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Shayne Daughenbaugh, and guest Joyce Weiss discuss coaching leaders in a way that ensures their teams feel heard and respected.
Strategies such as staying calm, practicing active listening, and expressing yourself clearly to feel comfortable during uncomfortable communication can be effective in any profession.
About the Guest:
Our guest today holds a master’s degree in counseling from Oakland University in Rochester, MI, and is the author of the best-selling book, “Take the Ride of Your Life.” She serves as the Official Curator in Conflict Resolution for the World of Business and Executive Coach Summit. Joyce hosts the live broadcast "Kick Conflict to the Curb," interviewing department managers and thought leaders. She is one of only 215 women globally to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation. Known as the Queen of Conflict Resolution, Joyce works with department managers, growth-minded individuals, and small groups to help them use their voices confidently without losing their cool.
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What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Art Byrne discuss Lean strategy and its extension beyond manufacturing as well as its potential to transform any business by enhancing overall operations.
By eliminating waste, delivering consistent customer value, stimulating growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Lean principles enable companies to be more responsive to customer needs and increase wealth for stakeholders.
About the Guest: Art Byrne began his lean journey in January 1982 as a General Manager at GE, leading the first just-in-time [lean] implementation there. As a Group Executive, he initiated lean at The Danaher Corporation. As CEO of the Wiremold Company, he led a lean transformation that increased enterprise value by nearly 2,500% in nine years and won a Shingo Prize. As an Operating Partner at J W Childes Associates, he implemented lean across their private equity portfolio. Art authored The Lean Turnaround and The Lean Turnaround Action Guide, both Shingo Prize winners. He is a member of the Shingo Academy, the Industry Week Magazine Manufacturing Hall of Fame, and the AME Hall of Fame.
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As the midpoint of the year, we've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Three. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season thus far.
As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners!
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Patrick Adams, and guest Charlie Protzman discuss lean leadership, a transformative approach to management that prioritizes efficiency, continuous improvement, and respect for individuals within an organization.
About the Guest:
Charlie Protzman is an internationally renowned Lean implementer, trainer and Shingo Prize winning author with over 35 years’ experience in Materials and Operations Management. He has consulted with manufacturers, hospitals, government agencies and other service industries. He has currently published Leveraging Lean in Healthcare Series, One-Piece Flow vs. Batching, Card Based Control Systems for A Lean Work Design, and the Lean Practitioner's Field book as well as in the Journal of Production Economics.
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As the midpoint of the year, we've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Three. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season thus far.
As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners!
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode hosts Catherine McDonald, Patrick Adams, and guest Alex Ramirez discuss embracing the philosophy of 2-Second Lean, which empowers organizations to eliminate inefficiencies, fostering perpetual improvement for sustained growth and enhanced productivity.
About the Guest:
Alex Ramirez is a highly experienced Vice President of Operations at Vallourec Tube Alloy, bringing over a decade of expertise in manufacturing and Lean principles. With a focus on eliminating waste and fostering continuous improvement, he has held key roles such as Industrial Director & Lean Deployment Manager. His leadership at Vallourec includes significant contributions to Lean Process Improvement and Transformation. With a passion for team growth and development, Alex is a dedicated leader with a proven track record of success.
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As the midpoint of the year, we've carefully selected a few of our standout episodes from Season Three. These episodes stood out for their ability to captivate and engage our audience, making them the highlights of the season thus far.
As always, the continued success of this podcast is made possible by your unwavering support, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We're thrilled to revisit and share these moments with our dedicated listeners!
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode hosts Patrick Adams, Andy Olrich, and guest Ryan Tierney discuss a culture that values open communication, employee empowerment, and a commitment to learning enables teams to leverage tools effectively and adapt to evolving challenges.
The true strength of an organization lies in its cultural foundation – a vibrant lean culture that embraces collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of improvement. A culture that values open communication, employee empowerment, and a commitment to learning enables teams to leverage tools effectively and adapt to evolving challenges.
About the Guest:
Ryan Tierney is a lean enthusiast and co-owner of Global Seating manufacturer Seating Matters renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and Lean principles. Beyond his role at Seating Matters, Ryan is the visionary founder of Lean Made Simple, & host of the Lean Made Simple podcast where he shares invaluable insights into the power of lean thinking. His podcast has soared to prominence, ranking #5 in UK Business Podcasts, and has garnered a dedicated following of listeners from all over the world. Ryan’s teachings have inspired thousands of organizations to embrace continuous improvement by simplifying the message of lean.
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What You’ll Learn:
In this episode hosts Catherine McDonald, Shayne Daughenbaugh, and guest Shane Wentz delve into the crucial first steps of implementing lean in an organization, emphasizing the vital role of training and the common pitfalls encountered.
About the Guest:
Dr. Shane Wentz has been nationally recognized for his leadership, continuous improvement, and innovation contributions, resulting in significant global organizational savings. His career began in the Army as an intelligence analyst, evolving into a role as a Human Capital Manager where he managed workforce development, planning, training, and operations. Notably, he was the top Human Capital Manager in the Army, inducted into the prestigious Audie Murphy Club, and became the first enlisted soldier to earn a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Post-Army, Dr. Wentz led teams at Siemens, Nike, and Radial, and is now the chief operating officer and lead consultant at A Change in Latitude Consulting. Married to Susie for 24 years, with a son, Tommy, and an exchange student, Alexa, he enjoys running, reading, professional collaboration, and traveling.
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