You need to gain acceptance to implement change which means "Why?" is your focus. I discuss the need to not only accept the change, but to USE the change.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/

Data Driven Decision Making

Jul 29th, 2023 6m 48s

This is episode 3/4 on the four main elements of Continuous Improvement. Now that we have seen the waste with Lean, figured out which Problem Solving Method to use, now we use Data to make our decision on the solution that we can sustain and st

How to Problem Solve

Jul 21st, 2023 6m 3s

This is the 2nd out of 4 for our short series of Continuous Improvement. We discuss how to approach solving the problems the waste you have identified in the first episode, Lean Thinking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot

What is Lean?

Jul 15th, 2023 5m 32s

This is the first in a four-part series defining the basic four elements of Continuous Improvement. I discuss the definition of Lean, the 8 Wastes, and understanding where to look for them. The other episodes will be on Problem Solving, Data Dr

VSM Information Flow

Jul 6th, 2023 8m 37s

Information flow is just as critical as process flow and the flow of time.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

What's Your Mantra?

Apr 13th, 2023 5m 23s

How do you communicate your "theme"? Do you know what your theme is? Mine have always balanced around three things and I discuss them in this podcast.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/mess

Kaizen & Capability

Apr 13th, 2023 4m 48s

Do your improvements outpace the capability of your people or equipment? This is a quick episode to discuss why to keep them in line with each other.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/messa

There is No Shame in 5S

Jun 12th, 2021 13m 52s

In this episode, we talk about the existence of shame in the implementation of 5S and how to get around it as there is no shame in 5S. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

There is No Shame in 5S

Jun 10th, 2021 14m 2s

Many businesses struggle with the process of 5S, as it points out places of mistakes and inefficiency. People can often feel shame when it comes to implementing 5S and dealing with the exposure of the problems they've been covering up, but ther

It's Time for a Chief Problem Solver

May 22nd, 2021 13m 35s

We explore the idea of evolving from an Operational Excellence Leader to a Chief Problem solver.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

Respect the Pace! Bonus Track

May 2nd, 2021 5m 32s

Another example of me making a fool of myself and learning in the process. Enjoy my antics!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

Respect the Pace!

May 2nd, 2021 14m 18s

Whether you are making a change or developing a new product, pace (or Take) is very important. You can't drive change faster than people can absorb it and you should be working at the pace of your customer.--- Send in a voice message: https

The Transition State

Apr 18th, 2021 29m 2s

Navigating the transition state, located between the current and future states, requiring commitment, communication, and patience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

Apr 11th, 2021 19m 44s

Learn about the 5 steps of visual management and their application to your business.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

The Basics of Lean

Mar 22nd, 2021 22m 18s

Discussing lean and all the basic questions one might have.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

Operating System

Mar 22nd, 2021 21m 27s

In this episode we discuss the 6 main elements your operating system should have from strategic planning to a balanced scorecard.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprisekaizen/message

Creating an Effective Obeya

Oct 24th, 2020 13m 26s

This episode focuses on how to create an effective Obeya within your office, conference room, or production floor in order to have the ability to quickly see and understand the program/project you're working on. I discuss how to do both indivi

Rapid Problem Solving - Use These Nine Skills

Oct 10th, 2020 13m 19s

This episode focuses on the fundamentals and flow for Rapid Problem Solving. We discuss nine actions, in order, and how to use them to be able to complete your problem within a month.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.

The How-To's of Strategy Deployment Approach and Application

Sep 20th, 2020 18m 3s

This episode will cover the methodology of Strategy Deployment, also known as Hoshin Kanri. It is a very powerful methodology to create focus, priority, and alignment to the execution of your strategic plan. I have implemented this approach s

Introduction to Enterprise Kaizen

Sep 20th, 2020 1m 47s

Welcome! This brief episode explains who we are and what the follow on episodes will cover such as Business Excellence, Transformation, Operational Excellence, and Strategy Deployment. We are excited to have you take this journey with us!--

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