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Brion Hurley: Lean Six Sigma For Good
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Lean Six Sigma Tools – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Employee Engagement – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. After 20 years of leading AllMed through a Lean transformation, he is now focusing his time on bringing Lean and quality principes into the Portland metro area as a community service Continue Reading
2025-02-19
44 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Employee Engagement – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Transportation – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Lean Six Sigma Tools – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids implementing Lean and has also setup numerous volunteer groups and organizations to help those in need. He shares examples of project improvements he worked on in Continue Reading
2025-01-16
44 min
Lean Six Sigma Tools – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Employee Engagement – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban boards helped improve efficiency and effectiveness for nonprofit organizations focused on societal or environmental challenges. I also share my favorite real-world examples from the City of Denver, Continue Reading
2024-12-23
23 min
Lean Six Sigma Tools – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Raw Materials – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Energy – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Water – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Employee Engagement – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Solid Waste – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Carbon Footprint – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Global Connection virtual conference in Nov 2024. We share how Lean principles can be applied to tackle pressing environmental challenges and improve processes. For example, Lean and Green expands the traditional Continue Reading
2024-12-16
24 min
Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare Continue Reading
2024-10-24
41 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare Continue Reading
2024-10-24
41 min
Employee Engagement – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare Continue Reading
2024-10-24
41 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare Continue Reading
2024-10-24
41 min
Podcast – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare Continue Reading
2024-10-24
41 min
Lean Six Sigma Tools – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare Continue Reading
2024-10-24
41 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her journey from the VA medical center to becoming a performance engineer in healthcare. She discusses the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare Continue Reading
2024-10-24
41 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E115: Using Lean to Minimize Waste Within ESG Initiatives
Continuing our discussion on Lean Six Sigma and ESG, I brought back last episode’s guest, Erin Bauer (Product Development Manager at ASQE) and added a new guest, Beth Cudney. She is a Professor of Data Analytics and the Program Coordinator for Data Analytics at Maryville University. She received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Continue Reading
2024-07-16
1h 08
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E113: Applying Lean Six Sigma within Nonprofits and Life Coaching with Aleshia Jordan
I had a great interview with Aleshia Jordan a few weeks ago, to discuss how she transitioned from finance to Lean and Six Sigma consulting, and how she is now taking her Master Black Belt skills and over 20 years of experience into her firm Virtualocity, LLC to help organizations, nonprofits and individuals in their Continue Reading
2024-05-16
1h 07
Employee Engagement – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E113: Applying Lean Six Sigma within Nonprofits and Life Coaching with Aleshia Jordan
I had a great interview with Aleshia Jordan a few weeks ago, to discuss how she transitioned from finance to Lean and Six Sigma consulting, and how she is now taking her Master Black Belt skills and over 20 years of experience into her firm Virtualocity, LLC to help organizations, nonprofits and individuals in their Continue Reading
2024-05-16
1h 07
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E113: Applying Lean Six Sigma within Nonprofits and Life Coaching with Aleshia Jordan
I had a great interview with Aleshia Jordan a few weeks ago, to discuss how she transitioned from finance to Lean and Six Sigma consulting, and how she is now taking her Master Black Belt skills and over 20 years of experience into her firm Virtualocity, LLC to help organizations, nonprofits and individuals in their Continue Reading
2024-05-16
1h 07
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E113: Applying Lean Six Sigma within Nonprofits and Life Coaching with Aleshia Jordan
I had a great interview with Aleshia Jordan a few weeks ago, to discuss how she transitioned from finance to Lean and Six Sigma consulting, and how she is now taking her Master Black Belt skills and over 20 years of experience into her firm Virtualocity, LLC to help organizations, nonprofits and individuals in their Continue Reading
2024-05-16
1h 07
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares her experiences to improve the guest experience. She also shares an example of a project that determined the optimal reward points to get customers to agree to reduced or no housekeeping, which was good for the environment, resulting in less Continue Reading
2024-04-08
48 min
Volunteering – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares...
2024-04-08
48 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares her experiences to improve the guest experience. She also shares an example of a project that determined the optimal reward points to get customers to agree to reduced or no housekeeping, which was good for the environment, resulting in less Continue Reading
2024-04-08
48 min
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares her experiences to improve the guest experience. She also shares an example of a project that determined the optimal reward points to get customers to agree to reduced or no housekeeping, which was good for the environment, resulting in less Continue Reading
2024-04-08
48 min
Water – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares her experiences to improve the guest experience. She also shares an example of a project that determined the optimal reward points to get customers to agree to reduced or no housekeeping, which was good for the environment, resulting in less Continue Reading
2024-04-08
48 min
Carbon Footprint – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares her experiences to improve the guest experience. She also shares an example of a project that determined the optimal reward points to get customers to agree to reduced or no housekeeping, which was good for the environment, resulting in less Continue Reading
2024-04-08
48 min
Energy – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares her experiences to improve the guest experience. She also shares an example of a project that determined the optimal reward points to get customers to agree to reduced or no housekeeping, which was good for the environment, resulting in less Continue Reading
2024-04-08
48 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E110: Lean for Community Projects with Lean Portland – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation given by my peers who helped us create the Lean Portland group back in 2015. They gave this presentation at the Lean Global Connection on November 30, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over Continue Reading
2024-02-20
27 min
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E110: Lean for Community Projects with Lean Portland – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation given by my peers who helped us create the Lean Portland group back in 2015. They gave this presentation at the Lean Global Connection on November 30, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over Continue Reading
2024-02-20
27 min
Solid Waste – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E110: Lean for Community Projects with Lean Portland – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation given by my peers who helped us create the Lean Portland group back in 2015. They gave this presentation at the Lean Global Connection on November 30, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over Continue Reading
2024-02-20
27 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E110: Lean for Community Projects with Lean Portland – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation given by my peers who helped us create the Lean Portland group back in 2015. They gave this presentation at the Lean Global Connection on November 30, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over Continue Reading
2024-02-20
27 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Volunteering – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection...
2024-02-14
28 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Solid Waste – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Water – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Energy – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Carbon Footprint – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on by the Lean Global Network (LGN). The event took place over a 24-hour period. All the presentations were recorded, and I encourage you to check out all Continue Reading
2024-02-14
28 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series
In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iowa Lean Consortium (part of CIRAS). It was geared towards introducing those in sustainability roles to Lean methods, which have become some of the most popular improvement methods used in high-performing Continue Reading
2023-12-12
59 min
Solid Waste – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series
In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iowa Lean Consortium (part of CIRAS). It was geared towards introducing those in sustainability roles to Lean methods, which have become some of the most popular improvement methods used in high-performing Continue Reading
2023-12-12
59 min
Energy – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series
In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iowa Lean Consortium (part of CIRAS). It was geared towards introducing those in sustainability roles to Lean methods, which have become some of the most popular improvement methods used in high-performing Continue Reading
2023-12-12
59 min
Nonprofit – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series
In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iowa Lean Consortium (part of CIRAS). It was geared towards introducing those in sustainability roles to Lean methods, which have become some of the most popular improvement methods used in high-performing Continue Reading
2023-12-12
59 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series
In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iowa Lean Consortium (part of CIRAS). It was geared towards introducing those in sustainability roles to Lean methods, which have become some of the most popular improvement methods used in high-performing Continue Reading
2023-12-12
59 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series
In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iowa Lean Consortium (part of CIRAS). It was geared towards introducing those in sustainability roles to Lean methods, which have become some of the most popular improvement methods used in high-performing Continue Reading
2023-12-12
59 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E106: Lean and Green Case Study – Prefab Home Manufacturer Saves $300K
In this podcast, I share a “Lean and Green” case study I supported for a prefab home manufacturer in California in 2020-2021. I was asked to speak to the Industrial and Systems Engineers class by Professor Corey Kiassat at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. He contacted me after my presentation at the Lean Global Connection Continue Reading
2023-11-27
34 min
Land and Building Use – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E106: Lean and Green Case Study – Prefab Home Manufacturer Saves $300K
In this podcast, I share a “Lean and Green” case study I supported for a...
2023-11-27
34 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E103: Applying Lean and Social Responsibility within Interface with Billy Ingram
In this episode, I speak with my good friend Billy Ingram, who is the Director of Lean Product and Process Development at Interface. We discuss his process improvement background prior to Interface, then talk about his current work that is extending the environmental sustainability vision provided by founder Ray Anderson. He has helped developed more Continue Reading
2023-06-05
1h 07
Water – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E103: Applying Lean and Social Responsibility within Interface with Billy Ingram
In this episode, I speak with my good friend Billy Ingram, who is the Director of Lean Product and Process Development at Interface. We discuss his process improvement background prior to Interface, then talk about his current work that is extending the environmental sustainability vision provided by founder Ray Anderson. He has helped developed more Continue Reading
2023-06-05
1h 07
Carbon Footprint – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E103: Applying Lean and Social Responsibility within Interface with Billy Ingram
In this episode, I speak with my good friend Billy Ingram, who is the Director of Lean Product and Process Development at Interface. We discuss his process improvement background prior to Interface, then talk about his current work that is extending the environmental sustainability vision provided by founder Ray Anderson. He has helped developed more Continue Reading
2023-06-05
1h 07
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E103: Applying Lean and Social Responsibility within Interface with Billy Ingram
In this episode, I speak with my good friend Billy Ingram, who is the Director of Lean Product and Process Development at Interface. We discuss his process improvement background prior to Interface, then talk about his current work that is extending the environmental sustainability vision provided by founder Ray Anderson. He has helped developed more Continue Reading
2023-06-05
1h 07
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E102: How Massport uses Lean to Achieve Sustainable Airport Operations
In this podcast, I share a webinar held with Dr. Luciana Bardi and Darcy DeGeorge from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). MassPort is a state authority responsible for three airports including Logan International Airport, four maritime facilities as well as real estate in Boston. They give an overview of Massport along with the lean engineering Continue Reading
2023-04-20
58 min
Water – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E102: How Massport uses Lean to Achieve Sustainable Airport Operations
In this podcast, I share a webinar held with Dr. Luciana Bardi and Darcy DeGeorge from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). MassPort is a state authority responsible for three airports including Logan International Airport, four maritime facilities as well as real estate in Boston. They give an overview of Massport along with the lean engineering Continue Reading
2023-04-20
58 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E102: How Massport uses Lean to Achieve Sustainable Airport Operations
In this podcast, I share a webinar held with Dr. Luciana Bardi and Darcy DeGeorge from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). MassPort is a state authority responsible for three airports including Logan International Airport, four maritime facilities as well as real estate in Boston. They give an overview of Massport along with the lean engineering Continue Reading
2023-04-20
58 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E102: How Massport uses Lean to Achieve Sustainable Airport Operations
In this podcast, I share a webinar held with Dr. Luciana Bardi and Darcy DeGeorge from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). MassPort is a state authority responsible for three airports including Logan International Airport, four maritime facilities as well as real estate in Boston. They give an overview of Massport along with the lean engineering Continue Reading
2023-04-20
58 min
Volunteering – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E101: Applying Lean to Healthcare and Nonprofit Boards with Katie Anderson
In this interview, I talk with Katie Anderson, a leadership coach who has extensive lean...
2023-04-13
47 min
Book Review – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E101: Applying Lean to Healthcare and Nonprofit Boards with Katie Anderson
In this interview, I talk with Katie Anderson, a leadership coach who has extensive lean...
2023-04-13
47 min
Management – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E101: Applying Lean to Healthcare and Nonprofit Boards with Katie Anderson
In this interview, I talk with Katie Anderson, a leadership coach who has extensive lean experience in healthcare, and author of the award-winning Lean management book, “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn.” She lived in Japan for many years, where she learned directly from John Shook‘s former manager, Isao Yoshino, and the book is a Continue Reading
2023-04-13
47 min
Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
E101: Applying Lean to Healthcare and Nonprofit Boards with Katie Anderson
In this interview, I talk with Katie Anderson, a leadership coach who has extensive lean experience in healthcare, and author of the award-winning Lean management book, “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn.” She lived in Japan for many years, where she learned directly from John Shook‘s former manager, Isao Yoshino, and the book is a Continue Reading
2023-04-13
47 min
Volunteering – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E098: Lean and Green Interview with The Lean Effect Podcast
In this podcast, I was interviewed by Mark Dejong on his The Lean Effect Podcast...
2022-11-22
56 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E095: Applying Lean Six Sigma to College and K-12 Education with Jenelle Zito
In this podcast, I interviewed Jenelle Zito, who is the Director Of Continuous Improvement at Racine Unified School District (RUSD). Prior to joining RUSD about 5 years ago, she implemented process improvement at Gateway Technical College as a Quality Champion, after earning her Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt certification. She shares examples of Continue Reading
2022-09-14
59 min
Water – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E093: Lean and Green Project to Reduce Wastewater in State of Washington
In today’s episode, I share a presentation from the IISE Seattle conference on May 23, 2022. Joshua Fowler from Romac Industries starts off the presentation by giving some background on the project that I was involved with as the lean consultant, and Michael Johnson from Lean Environment Inc. discusses the technical solutions applied to reduce Continue Reading
2022-06-05
22 min
Government – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E093: Lean and Green Project to Reduce Wastewater in State of Washington
In today’s episode, I share a presentation from the IISE Seattle conference on May 23, 2022. Joshua Fowler from Romac Industries starts off the presentation by giving some background on the project that I was involved with as the lean consultant, and Michael Johnson from Lean Environment Inc. discusses the technical solutions applied to reduce Continue Reading
2022-06-05
22 min
Book Review – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E085: Applying Lean and Agile for People and the Planet with Brad Jeavons
In this podcast, I talk with Brad Jeavons, lean and Agile consultant with SA Partners....
2021-08-31
1h 07
Transportation – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
E059: Lean Six Sigma Workshop – Gresham Employees and Green Businesses
In this podcast, I share a presentation I gave on Jan 14, 2020 with the City of Gresham employees and Gresham Green Businesses. I was asked to teach them about Lean and Six Sigma methods by Gregg Hayward (who kicked off the event) and Shannon Martin. I’ve worked with both of them in the past Continue Reading
2020-03-03
2h 10
Book Review – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
EC 039: Applying Lean Six Sigma to a Nonprofit Fundraiser Conference
In this podcast, I read my chapter contribution to my latest book called “Lean Six...
2019-01-07
25 min
Raw Materials – Lean Six Sigma and the Environment
EC 017: Applying Lean and Green at Plywerk with Kjell Van Zoen and David Hall
Summary In this podcast, I conduct my first interview, and it turned out great! I met up with lean consultant and former owner of Plywerk, Kjell Van Zoen, along with Dr. David E. Hall, sustainability consultant for Plywerk and professor at Portland State University. We discuss how Kjell and Dave worked together to make Plywerk more eco-conscious, Continue Reading
2017-01-22
1h 39