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PODCAST

The Lean Solutions Podcast

This podcast offers business solutions to help listeners develop and implement action plans for lean process improvement and implement continuous improvement projects, cost reductions, product quality enhancements, and process effectiveness improvement. Listeners come from many industries in both manufacturing and office applications.

business management

All Episodes

00:39:25

Lean, Deming, And Quality

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/09/10

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

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00:50:59

Kata Thinking Done Right

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/09/03

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

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00:51:38

Using TWI to Identify and Develop Leaders

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/08/27

What You’ll Learn: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

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00:40:37

Kick Conflict To The Curb

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/08/20

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

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00:56:44

The Lean Turnaround Answer Book: Lean Accounting and...

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/08/13

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

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00:46:13

Podcast Spotlight: Lean Leadership Basics

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/08/06

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

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00:49:34

Podcast Spotlight: Applying 2-Second Lean

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/07/30

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

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00:42:19

Podcast Spotlight: Tools Vs. Culture

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/07/23

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

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00:46:53

Rolling Out Lean In An Organization, Do's And Don'ts

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/07/17

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

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00:50:02

Meeting Leadership: Increase Your Engagement and...

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/07/09

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and Jeff Shannon discuss common mistakes in meeting leadership. This episode provides strategies to engage virtual participants, tips for effective 30-minute meetings, methods to tactfully redirect conversations, and techniques to end meetings positively. About the Guest: Jeff Shannon, a master facilitator with over 20 years' experience, specializes in corporate strategy workshops and offsite retreats. He

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00:49:01

The Effective Client

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/07/02

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Shayne Daughenbaugh and guest David Skuodas explore the importance of being a good client in industry, highlighting how client behavior impacts project cost, schedule, and quality. This episode reveals the relevance of these themes in different project delivery systems and other areas of life. About the Guest: Dave Skuodas is the Director of Design, Construction, and Maintenance at the Mile High Flood District, overseeing a team

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00:50:07

Lean Impact: Transforming Companies From Within

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/06/25

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss the challenges of relying on consultants for Lean transformation and the importance of developing an in-house team of problem solvers. They also highlighted common pitfalls in Lean deployment, such as leaders' resistance to support and delegation of standard work tasks. Also the crucial role of leadership buy-in for Lean implementation and the need for training and involving employees in the change process. About

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00:57:32

Wasted Efforts: The Pitfalls of Traditional Accounting

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/06/18

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss the implementation of Lean principles in accounting, emphasizing simplifying cost accounting, aligning costs with value streams, and adopting a PDCA mindset, while also noting the limitations of traditional practices and the need for a value-based approach. They covered Lean pricing strategies, such as market-based pricing and demand alignment, and discussed optimizing changeovers for efficiency, alongside

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00:28:17

Administrative Lean And The Summit

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/06/11

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss the potential of Lean in government administration. They emphasize the relevance of Lean principles in various administrative settings, including government and industry, and showcase advanced manufacturing and supply chain practices. They address challenges in implementing continuous improvement, such as entrenched processes and resistance to change, and stress the importance of process automation, work

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00:43:14

Prioritizing The Wrong Work

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/06/04

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Andy Olrich discuss how prioritizing the wrong work can hamper growth and stifle development within organizations. By embracing a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reassessing priorities, and leveraging Lean Six Sigma tools, teams can navigate away from misaligned tasks and toward impactful endeavors, ensuring both organizational success and individual fulfillment. About the Guest: Emma Bint is the Managing Director of

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00:43:32

Unleashing the Power of Continuous Learning: The Lean...

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/05/28

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss the importance of continuous learning in Lean and improvement cultures, discussing the upcoming Lean Solutions Summit with TED-like presentations and team-building excursions. They invite listeners to attend the summit, highlighting discounted pricing for groups and students, and discuss various team-building activities and tours aimed at promoting positive change and improvement. About the Guest: Andy Olrich brings

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00:45:51

Using Strategic Influence to Enhance Lean Practices...

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/05/21

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Patrick Adams discuss the importance of strategic influence in Lean adoption, highlighting the need to show rather than tell, celebrate small victories, involve people in decision-making, and connect the dots between actions and outcomes. By engaging employees and demonstrating the impact of changes at personal, team, and organizational levels, leaders can foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive sustainable

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00:47:17

Beyond Waste Elimination

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/05/14

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss process management as it emerges as a pivotal mechanism for organizational efficiency. Unlike mere process mapping or SOP creation, it involves continual optimization aligned with overarching goals. Effective leadership, systematic frameworks, and technological integration are key drivers, while challenges such as employee engagement and communication clarity must be navigated for successful

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00:47:59

Give Wings To Your Team

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/05/07

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich and Patrick Adams discuss the difficulty of navigating through a crisis of market competition and organizational chaos. Through the transformative power of Toyota Kata in Lean methodology, we can embrace a culture of scientific thinking and coaching. Learning to empower our teams, transcend conventional practices, and unlock new realms of success gives us a path to success through continuous improvement. About the Guest: Tilo Schwarz supports

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00:33:15

Insights & Reflections - Chain Of Learning Pt. 2

The Lean Solutions Podcast ·

2024/04/30

What You’ll Learn: In this two-parted episode, host Andy Olrich delves into Katie Anderson’s transformative Chain of Learning workshops in Australia. Tune in as they explore attendee expectations, workshop insights, captivating leadership themes, and profound reflections.About the Guest: Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, professional speaker, and learning enthusiast, dedicated to helping purpose-driven leaders create cultures of learning and accelerate

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