Bedste Continuous Improvement-podcasts (2025)

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34| Why Change Initiatives Fail (And What You Can Do About It) [with Michael Bungay Stanier] 38:24

3d ago38:24

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Why do 70-90% of change initiatives fail? That’s a staggering statistic. In many cases, new leadership comes in, economic pressures rise, or the next "flavor of the month" initiative takes over. What’s happening and what can you do to…

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Continuous Improvement vs. Operational Excellence: Streamlining Business Operations 26:07

25d ago26:07

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Read the blog post We are often asked if continuous improvement and operational excellence are the same. They are not, but they are closely related. Continuous improvement involves constantly improving your business processes to reduce waste, cut costs, improve quality, and maximize human potential. It focuses on making each existing process perfec…

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Matching the right Strategies to match your growth aspiration 13:04

1M ago13:04

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Af Rick Heyland

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33| Ask Me Anything: How the Right Questions Shape Your Leadership Impact 38:22

19d ago38:22

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 What questions are on your mind? That’s the question I posed to you last month when I asked you to “Ask me anything!” I received many great questions and, as promised, I’ve picked five to dive into during this episode. Asking the righ…

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15 Benefits of Standard Work 6:14

30d ago6:14

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Read the blog post Taiichi Ohno, the father of the Toyota Production System, once said, “Without Standard Work, there is no Kaizen.” That’s a pretty bold statement, but when you think about the continuous improvement cycle, it makes a lot of sense. How can you move from the current state to the desired state if the current state is a moving target?…

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32| When Crisis Strikes, Hold on to Your Purpose [with Isaac Mitchell] 52:07

1M ago52:07

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Is your organization stuck in a constant state of crisis, where everything feels like an urgent, must-fix-now situation? As a leader, cutting through that noise is key to prioritizing and aligning your team’s efforts to focus on what …

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Managing Up- How to more effectively work with your senior executive or board member 24:38

1M ago24:38

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Af Rick Heyland

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31 | How Reflection Fuels Growth: Celebrating One Year of Chain of Learning 33:37

2M ago33:37

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 It’s Chain of Learning’s first anniversary this month! And it’s the time of year for gratitude and thanks – and for reflection. Thank you for listening and for being part of this Chain of Learning that we are growing together. To mark…

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Finding the right level of personal and corporate Accountability for peak performance 15:05

2M ago15:05

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Af Rick Heyland

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[Webinar] Creating Leader Standard Work (LSW) Across a Distributed Business Model 59:05

2M ago59:05

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Presented by Brent Loescher on Nov 19, 2024Get slides and more TKMG Academy An exploration of implementing LSW throughout Sperber Companies, a distributed Landscape Maintenance business made up of organically-grown business and M&A (read multiple cultures).Covering everything from embracing current cultures, developing an organizational culture wit…

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30 | Fostering Excellence Through Joy and Respect for People [with Stephanie Bursek] 41:33

2M ago41:33

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Has your organization been making progress on its continuous improvement journey, only to find things starting to stall? Is your team hesitant to share ideas, or are your lean or process improvement initiatives viewed mainly as cost-c…

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Elevate Excellence: Unveiling 9 Quality Improvement Techniques 8:21

2M ago8:21

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Read the blog post I often find myself falling into the common trap of believing that if something is worthwhile, it is necessarily difficult. I think we all expect that valuable things are hard. The truth is, however, that sometimes the most effective and impactful things we can do are really quite simple. When it comes to continuous quality impro…

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[Preview] Creating Leader Standard Work (LSW) Across a Distributed Business Model 7:50

2M ago7:50

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Mark Graban, from KaiNexus, chats with Brent Loescher about his upcoming webinar:It will be presented live on November 19 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ETRegister hereAn exploration of implementing LSW throughout Sperber Companies, a distributed Landscape Maintenance business made up of organically-grown business and M&A (read multiple cultures).Covering …

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An Introduction to the Lean Concept of Catchball 5:17

2M ago5:17

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Read the blog post Most of us have memories of playing the game of catch either as children or with our children. I really shouldn’t call it a “game” because there are no winners and losers. There is no defense because everyone is on the same side. One participant tries to deliver the ball to the other in a way that they will be able to grab and re…

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29 | Accelerate Decision-Making: Innovate through the Unknown [with Atif Rafiq] 38:57

2M ago38:57

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Do you ever feel like you're stuck between chaos and bureaucracy, unable to break free from the status quo? You are probably facing a common challenge that other leaders and change practitioners experience: how to navigate uncertainty…

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The 7 Steps of Hoshin Kanri (or Hoshin Planning) 5:25

3M ago5:25

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Read the blog post The process you use to develop your strategic plan is as important as the plan itself. Many organizations adopt the Hoshin Kanri method (also known as Hoshin Planning or Strategy Deployment), which integrates daily management with the strategic breakthroughs needed to propel the organization forward. Hoshin Kanri helps create spe…

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28 | Leading Organizational Transformation the Right Way [with Cindy Hinds] 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Do you ever feel stuck as a leader? It may seem like no matter how many problems you solve or tools you implement, you're still not seeing progress toward a sustainable organizational culture of continuous improvement and operational …

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How to Lead a high performance KPI review 13:09

3M ago13:09

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Af Rick Heyland

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How to get the most out of your 1-1 coaching 14:10

3M ago14:10

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for the coach(leader) and the coachAf Rick Heyland

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Webinar: Embedding Change Management into your Continuous Improvement Initiatives 59:32

3M ago59:32

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Video, slides, and more Presented by Melissa Sherman Why is change so hard? Change is a complex and multifaceted process that often evokes a wide range of emotions and challenges. Despite these challenges, change is an inevitable part of life and is often necessary for growth, progress, and adaptation. By acknowledging the difficulties associated w…

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27 | 3 Practices to Become a Skillful Facilitator 28:18

3M ago28:18

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Ever felt like your meetings or workshops aren’t moving the needle? How would you like to facilitate your next work session with confidence and ensure that your leaders are leaving motivated, aligned, and action-oriented? Whether you'…

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6 Steps to have effective Crucial Conversations 7:12

3M ago7:12

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Af Rick Heyland

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Driving Progress: How to Promote Continuous Improvement in The Workplace 6:18

4M ago6:18

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The blog post In this episode, we discuss how to create a culture of continuous improvement in the workplace. We'll cover seven surefire ways to promote improvement, including making it ongoing, involving all employees, removing barriers to improvement, celebrating all types of improvement, providing resources and recognition for improvement effort…

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The Great Game of Business and how to lead those who don't report to you 12:27

4M ago12:27

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Af Rick Heyland

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Yehor Skorodumov - Why I Joined KaiNexus 8:05

4M ago8:05

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In today's episode host Mark Graban, a senior advisor with KaiNexus, chats with Yehor Skorodumov, a senior web application developer who joined our team earlier this year.In the episode, Yehor talks about his rigorous and analytical approach to researching companies, including KaiNexus. He also shares about the interviewing process, a little bit ab…

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26 | Harness the Power of Storytelling in Leadership [with Carol Cox] 38:29

4M ago38:29

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Want to inspire action in your presentations and transform your message from boring to unforgettable? The secret: it’s not data and facts that create impact — it's your stories. As humans, we’re wired to remember and respond to storie…

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Embedding Change Management into your Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Webinar Preview 8:52

4M ago8:52

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Mark Graban of KaiNexus talks with Melissa Sherman to preview her webinar...Register hereWhy is change so hard? Change is a complex and multifaceted process that often evokes a wide range of emotions and challenges. Despite these challenges, change is an inevitable part of life and is often necessary for growth, progress, and adaptation.By acknowle…

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The power of Situational Leadership 14:45

4M ago14:45

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A refresh of Ken Blanchard's Situational LeadershipAf Rick Heyland

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How KaiNexus (Innovation Station) Helps You as a Leader 2:18

4M ago2:18

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Welcome to the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast, hosted by Mark Graban, Senior Advisor at KaiNexus. In today's episode, we share insights from one of our YouTube videos, featuring two esteemed leaders from UMass Memorial Health. Cathy Burke and Jeff Marks discuss how KaiNexus, known internally as "Innovation Station," helps them drive leader…

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25 | Get Results Through the Power of Serious Leadership [with Kecia Kelly and Amy Chaumeton] 52:27

4M ago52:27

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Do you and your leadership team feel burdened by solving all the problems that get in the way of achieving the results your organization needs? You’re not alone. This is the crux of the leadership challenge: transitioning from being t…

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Nexie Award Dinner 2024 - Polytainers! Top Turnaround. Discussion with Marc Haberer 14:04

5M ago14:04

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In this video, Mark Graban, senior advisor at KaiNexus, chats with Marc Haberer, a process engineer at one of our customers, Polytainers.At KaiNexus, we believe our success is best reflected in the achievements of our customers. Each year at KaiNexicon, we honor some of our most outstanding customers through the Nexie Awards. This Annual Nexie Awar…

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Business Process Improvement Examples: 34 Actionable Ideas 9:19

5M ago9:19

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Read the blog post When leaders consider implementing a structured business process improvement methodology, one of the challenges they often face is explaining to employees what types of opportunities to consider. Usually, there are some apparent needs that people attack immediately. Still, once those are addressed, it can be challenging to recogn…

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[Webinar] Ask Us Anything! Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement 59:08

5M ago59:08

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In this webinar, we’re mixing up the format a bit to maximize time for Q&A and discussion. Please watch this longer webinar first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wwlaxfN8AEIn this video, Mark Graban will give a short presentation that recaps and updates his thoughts on some of these concepts. We’ll also conduct some live polling (and see the resu…

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24 | Deming’s Journey to Profound Knowledge [with John Willis] 53:00

5M ago53:00

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 If you're passionate about continuous improvement, quality, or operational excellence, chances are Dr. W. Edwards Deming has shaped your journey—even if you haven't realized it yet. But do you know how this influence came about and th…

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Preview: Ask Us Anything! Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement 3:51

5M ago3:51

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In this episode, Mark Graban previews an upcoming webinar live event. Register here I'm excited to invite you to join me on August 21st for a special webinar titled “Ask Us Anything! Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement.” This session, running from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET, is designed to be highly interactive, with a focus on your questions an…

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Celebrating Continuous Improvement: Justin Self's Journey at BJC Health | Nexie Award Winner 7:18

5M ago7:18

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Welcome to the Continuous Improvement Podcast with Mark Graban! In this episode, we celebrate Justin Self, Performance Improvement Manager at Barnes Jewish Hospital, and recipient of the prestigious Nexie Award from KaiNexus. Join us as Justin shares his decade-long journey in continuous improvement at BJC Health, highlighting the importance of sta…

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23 | Create the Winning Link in Your Strategy [with Billy Ray Taylor] 37:46

5M ago37:46

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 What does “winning” mean to you as a leader? And what is your leadership role in creating a winning strategy and organizational culture? According to Billy Ray Taylor, CEO and President at LinkedXL and former Goodyear Tire executive, …

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The best Scaling leadership lessons I saw and learned this week 13:10

5M ago13:10

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Top 5 leadership and performance lessons for the week ending August 3, 2024: 1. Great creative of Recognition- War Room 2. The power of simple process mapping to help cross functional groups work more effectively and efficiently together. 3. The power of Leading Indicator to improve results 4. Time blocking is a super power. @miketyler 5. Self care…

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Lifetime Achievement: Mike McGowan's Journey at Memorial Health | Nexie Award Winner 8:10

5M ago8:10

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Welcome to the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast with Mark Graban! In this special episode, we celebrate Mike McGowan, Director of Process Excellence at Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio, and recipient of this year's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Nexie Award from KaiNexus. Join us as Mike shares his inspiring journey in continuous i…

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Real life Leadership Lessons Part2- How to scale your business 10:52

6M ago10:52

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4 main learnings this week: 1. Hold accountable to the macro view and coach improvement on the micro issues 2. The Law of Aggregate Marginal returns- 1% improvement every week leads to 10x improvement in a year. 3. How to be an "order creator" in a tough market. 4. The best book on improving relationships with your significant other.…

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Travel Delays, Crowdstrike, Healthcare Impact, Learning From Mistakes - Mark Graban & Greg Jacobson 18:45

6M ago18:45

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Welcome to the latest episode of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement podcast! In this engaging conversation, Mark Graban, Senior Advisor with KaiNexus, sits down with Greg Jacobson, CEO and co-founder of KaiNexus. They chat about various topics, including lean principles, continuous improvement, and the significant impact of the recent CrowdStrike …

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Recent Leadership lessons applicable to any leader looking to scale their business 13:41

6M ago13:41

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4 main roles of a senior leader Nuanced execution lessons and opportunitiesAf Rick Heyland

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22 | Leading to Learn Part 2: The Power of Reflection [with Isao Yoshino] 56:26

6M ago56:26

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Have you ever paused to reflect on the critical moments of your life and realized their impact on your own trajectory and others' lives? In this special episode of Chain of Learning, I welcome back Isao Yoshino as we celebrate our dec…

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[Webinar] Leveraging a Strategy to Execution Framework: A Journey of Transformation 8:10

6M ago8:10

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In this insightful webinar, Karen Friedenberg, Founder and Managing Director of Performance Improvement Consulting, explores how to leverage a Strategy to Execution Framework to achieve sustainable business results. The webinar delves into the critical aspects of strategy execution, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, organizational …

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Process Improvement Techniques for Operational Excellence 18:29

6M ago18:29

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Link to the blog post Leaders who want to develop a culture of rapid continuous improvement have many tools at their disposal. So many that it can be challenging to keep them all in mind when deciding how to execute an opportunity for improvement or address a difficult challenge. Most organizations don't use all of these techniques simultaneously, …

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[Preview] Leveraging a Strategy to Execution Framework: A Journey of Transformation 7:52

6M ago7:52

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Register hereIn this video, Mark Graban (webinar host from KaiNexus) talks with Karen Friedenberg about her webinar.Scheduled for: July 23 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ETPresented by Karen FriedenbergWhat is a Strategy to Execution Framework? How can this be leveraged to achieve sustainable business results?Learn more about how to execute a journey of Tr…

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Kaizen Event Planning in 7 Simple Steps 6:27

6M ago6:27

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Read the blog post Here at KaiNexus, we get the opportunity to chat with organizations across all industries and write about many different continuous improvement tools and techniques they use. Lately, I’ve been thinking about two things that most have in common. First, the tools they use are generally simple but not easy. And second, the key to su…

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21 | Leading to Learn Part 1: Build A Chain of Learning [with Isao Yoshino] 39:18

6M ago39:18

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Today's guest, Isao Yoshino, a 40-year Toyota leader, has influenced thousands of leaders worldwide and inspired my book, "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Join us as we celebrate two anniversaries: our first meeting in July 2014 …

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20 | How to Coach Executives and Influence Change [with Brad Toussaint] 44:29

7M ago44:29

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Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone https://chainoflearning.com/34 Have you ever received blank stares from leaders when you’ve advocated that they adopt an improvement method or tool you know will help them? Perhaps the problem is not your idea but rather that you aren’t communicating in a way that …

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Why Did You Join KaiNexus? Andrea Beidl, Manager of Customer Enablement 10:00

7M ago10:00

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Today, host Mark Graban (a Senior Advisor) with KaiNexus is joined by our new Manager of Customer Enablement, Andrea Beidl.We'll learn about her background, why she joined KaiNexus, and what appealed to her during the recruiting and interviewing process. Learn a little about her onboarding process -- and what she thinks are the best things and the …

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