The Edges of Lean

Lori-Ann Duguay worked in government for two decades – and it was there she says that she learned how NOT to treat employees. Now she works with organizations to help them create happier more effectiv...

11 Jan 202341min

One of the big challenges of continuous improvement is that different kinds of workers have very different expectations for their own professionalism, customer service, and how their management should...

4 Jan 202341min

It’s 2022 – well it’s almost 2023, and women in technology are not unusual – but there’s still plenty of female talent not taking part or staying in the tech sector.  Limor Bergman Gross has time-test...

28 Des 202241min

I hear it every day: “It’s the great resignation.” “People don’t want to work any more!”  People are exhausted and burned out – especially in healthcare, and in many other workplaces as well.  Mohamed...

21 Des 20221h 12min

There’s a crime wave out there  - a cyber crimewave– and Karla Reffold is helping companies overcome the continuously changing challenges of cybersecurity. Karla started out in HR, and now is a leader...

14 Des 202233min

Wendy Nash coaches people with meditation. She joined me to share how to make meditation part of your daily practice. Her approach is beautifully aligned with the reflection that is intrinsic to lean ...

7 Des 202252min

Tom Hughes was an expert in lean and continuous improvement. He knew it all, and frankly found it somewhat boring. But one day, his opinion completely changed, and he became a self-described overnight...

30 Nov 20221h 1min

As a continuous improvement leader, you know the importance of “Respect for People,” and that “Respect for People” includes understanding and respecting yourself. How might you do that when you are de...

23 Nov 202244min