최고 Continuous Improvement 팟캐스트 (2025)

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56| Slow Down to Speed Up: The Power of the Pause to Accelerate Continuous Learning 23:30

11h ago23:30

23:30

How often do you find yourself racing from meeting to meeting, rushing through tasks, or filling every silence with your own voice? In our doing-oriented culture, pausing feels uncomfortable—even counterproductive. Yet left unchecked, our instinct for action and answers can limit learning, development, and innovation. In this episode, I explore the…

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An example of Radical Candor, Radical ownership and Strategic Listening 11:41

1d ago11:41

11:41

저자 Rick Heyland

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Does Size of the Organization Matter? (Part 2) 23:50

16h ago23:50

23:50

From family-run operations to enterprises the size of the Titanic, delve into how size can either accelerate progress or stall it completely. Part 2 of a two-part series.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement 10:22

6d ago10:22

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The blog post This blog summarizes key insights from a comprehensive whitepaper detailing UMass Memorial Health's remarkable transformation journey. When Dr. Eric Dickson stepped into the CEO role at UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) in 2013, he inherited what most would consider an impossible situation. The healthcare system was hemorrhaging money with…

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Does the Size of the Organization Matter? (Part 1) 22:59

2d ago22:59

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Learn how organizational size fundamentally shapes the transformation journey—from complexity and communication to culture and pace. First of a two-part series.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristics Summary 1-10 22:39

6d ago22:39

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Assess your own leadership DNA against these 10 leadership characteristics.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 10 (Part 2): Coaching and Developing Others 25:03

8d ago25:03

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Dive into the practical side of coaching: five powerful vehicles leaders can use to shift from a directive, command-based mindset to one rooted in growth, development, and shared success.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Ask Us Anything: Habits, Leadership, and What’s Next at KaiNexus 29:42

8d ago29:42

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In this special “Ask Us Anything” episode, Mark Graban and KaiNexus CEO Greg Jacobson answer listener-submitted questions and share candid thoughts on: 🔁 The five habit cues (and how to use them for lasting change) 📚 Books that shape how leaders think and grow—including new takes on familiar topics 🔍 What it really means when a measure becomes a ta…

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Leadership Characteristic 10 (Part 1): Coaching and Developing Others 22:48

9d ago22:48

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Explore the real purpose of leadership: coaching and developing others. Unpack how traditional hierarchies reward comparison and control, while true leadership multiplies capability and distributes power.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Achieving great results and a great place to work 12:11

11d ago12:11

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Can you achieve great results and a culture where people enjoy the workplace? Yes, through monitoring two specific HR KPI's. 1. The right retention levels 2. Employee Engagement (culture) surveys.저자 Rick Heyland

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Leadership Characteristic 9: Problem Solver with Resilience and Adaptability 21:40

13d ago21:40

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Whether you’re leading a transformation or supporting a team through daily challenges, these three interwoven traits define whether you thrive—or just survive.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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55| Adopt the Mentor Mindset: How to Motivate, Guide, and Develop the Next Generation [with David Yeager] 52:23

14d ago52:23

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Enter to Win a Copy of David Yeager's book "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People" - Register to win before October 24th at 11:45pm Pacific: http://chainoflearning.com/55 How do you motivate, coach, or lead someone younger—without sounding critical, nagging, or controlling? We’ve all heard the stereotypes: “Young people don’t care.” “The…

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Leadership Characteristic 8: Empathy For Others 22:31

15d ago22:31

22:31

Explore the critical differences between sympathy and empathy and why the latter is essential for meaningful leadership.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Real word examples using improved Team decision making and AI 13:38

16d ago13:38

13:38

1. How effective leaders make decisions 2. Using checklists and AI for detailed weekly recommendations for each site to improve performance.저자 Rick Heyland

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Leadership Characteristic 7: Effective Decision Making 25:20

16d ago25:20

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Delve into the delicate balance between waiting for enough information to make a sound decision versus falling into paralysis by analysis. Understand the art of determining: What is the minimum amount of information I need to make a decision?저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 6 (Part 2): Strategic Thinker with a System Perspective 23:17

20d ago23:17

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Dive into the biggest roadblocks that hinder true systems thinking, including prioritizing short-term wins over long-term vision, creating a fire-fighting culture and avoid risk to the extreme.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 6 (Part 1): Strategic Thinker with a System Perspective 23:30

22d ago23:30

23:30

저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Enhance your Most Important Asset for Max Productivity 17:14

23d ago17:14

17:14

Self renewal is the best time management strategy저자 Rick Heyland

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Leadership Characteristic 5: Seeing the Vision and Having Clarity 23:14

23d ago23:14

23:14

저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 4: Continuous Learning and Self Development 19:17

27d ago19:17

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Explore the mindset shifts required for effective leadership, including fostering open-mindedness, a growth mindset, self-awareness, adaptability, humility, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Learn how these qualities become a litmus test for determining who’s truly “all in” on transformation.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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54| BONUS - Build Influence and Get Buy-in: Elevating the Positioning, ROI, and Value of Lean and Continuous Improvement [with Betsy Jordyn] 59:40

27d ago59:40

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What do people in other functions at your organization think lean is all about? For many—in HR, OD, Finance, or operations—the answer is simple: process improvement, efficiency, waste elimination. And while those are pieces of the puzzle, they miss the bigger picture. Too often, continuous improvement and operational excellence teams get pigeonhole…

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Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks [Webinar Recording] 59:43

28d ago59:43

59:43

In this KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar, Mark Graban (author, speaker, consultant, and Senior Advisor at KaiNexus) is joined by Tracy O’Rourke (Lean consultant, coach, and co-author of The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit) for a powerful session on:“Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks.”Get slides and moreG…

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53| Rediscover Ikigai: What it Really Means for Your Leadership and Life Purpose [with Nicolas Kemp] 44:48

28d ago44:48

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Ikigai is one of the hottest buzzwords in leadership and personal development. But what does ikigai really mean? When you think of ikigai, what do you envision? Is it the popular Venn diagram that claims to help you find your purpose by identifying “the sweet spot” where what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be …

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Respect for People, Leadership Characteristic 3 for Driving Sustainable Change 22:10

29d ago22:10

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Respect for people isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership condition. Tune in to discover why it’s time to flip the script and treat respect for people as the root of transformation.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Gemba-Focused Leader—The Second Leadership Characteristic for Lasting Change 22:37

1M ago22:37

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Learn how engaging with your team at the gemba, or where the work happens—and with the right mindset—builds trust, amplifies decision-making and creates psychological safety.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Selfless Leader—The First Leadership Characteristic for Meaningful Change 22:16

1M ago22:16

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Explore how true leaders adopt a team-over-self mindset, embody humility and prioritize removing obstacles for their teams.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Crafting a Comprehensive Training Roadmap 19:26

1M ago19:26

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Explore how to create a training roadmap that drives genuine lean leadership and avoids the pitfalls of empty certification. Learn the dangers of taking a cookie-cutter approach.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Designing an Impactful Training Experience 24:14

1M ago24:14

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Explore how to craft training experiences that don’t just deliver knowledge but ensure it is gained, transferred, and retained. Review dynamic approaches like simulations, on-the-job training, breakouts, and role-playing.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Building Lasting Capabilities through Effective Training: The Do’s and Don’ts 24:43

1M ago24:43

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Explore the difference between training that sparks meaningful improvement and training that falls flat. Learn about the most effective approaches—like hands-on simulations and engaging adult learners through active participation—versus the common pitfalls of overloading with theory or skipping leadership involvement.…

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Webinar Preview: Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks 16:04

1M ago16:04

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Registration link To be presented Sept 30 at 5 pm ET by Tracy O'Rourke. Do you have a painful process, but people don’t seem to want to embrace change to improve it? Does it seem that people are comfortable with the status quo? One of the most powerful Change Management tools you have is…Gemba Walks! Tracy O’Rourke Co-Author "The Problem-Solver's T…

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52| What You Love About Lean and Operational Excellence - And Your #1 Frustration: Executive Buy-In 25:26

1M ago25:26

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What’s the #1 frustration most lean and continuous improvement practitioners face? It's something that I bet you've felt too, no matter how passionate you are about the work, no matter what you call it: lean, agile, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or DevOps... Too often, we struggle to clearly explain what we actually do as CI chang…

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Battling Innovation Fatigue: When the Push for Progress Takes Its Toll 23:31

1M ago23:31

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Dive into what happens when the push for progress becomes a burden rather than a boost. How do you keep your people engaged and inspired when they’ve been burned before, or when they’re simply recovering from the last big change?저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Balancing "Best Practice" & "Employee Ownership" for Max Performance 16:52

1M ago16:52

16:52

저자 Rick Heyland

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Loss of Control: How to Steer When Change Takes the Helm 22:32

1M ago22:32

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Dive into one of the most challenging dynamics of organizational change and leadership change resistance: navigating the loss of control during times of change. As leaders shift from the familiar role of the “firefighter hero” to empowering their teams as the true heroes, they face a profound identity shift. How do we retire that hero’s cap and ele…

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Resistance to Change: Unpacking the Psychology Behind Change Aversion 23:10

2M ago23:10

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Explore the psychological and emotional drivers behind this resistance, and learn how leaders can recognize these barriers and implement strategies to transform resistance into acceptance, turning potential roadblocks into opportunities for innovation and improvement.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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Flattening the Pyramid: Transforming Hierarchies into Horizontal Structures 21:44

2M ago21:44

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Traditional vertical hierarchies often stifle communication, slow decision-making and create barriers to innovation. Shifting to a horizontal, decentralized structure can break down these barriers and foster a culture of open, two-way communication. Explore strategies for leaders looking to implement horizontal communication channels in their organ…

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5 quick wins to improve your manufacturing (or process) throughput 7:10

2M ago7:10

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저자 Rick Heyland

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What Makes Employees Actually Participate in Continuous Improvement Programs? 7:40

2M ago7:40

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In this episode, Mark Graban reads a recent KaiNexus blog post by Danielle Yoon: “What Makes Employees Actually Participate in Continuous Improvement Programs?” Here is the blog post Employee participation is the heartbeat of any Lean or continuous improvement effort. Without it, even the best strategies stall. Drawing on research by Dr. Shweta Cho…

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Breaking Down Silos: Uniting Teams for Unstoppable Success 22:12

2M ago22:12

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Dive deep into the destructive impact of organizational silos. Explore how these invisible walls form and learn strategies to break them down, paving the way for seamless teamwork and continuous improvement.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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51| Elevate Your Impact Beyond Tools: The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit [with Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rouke] 45:32

2M ago45:32

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Organizations invest thousands of dollars and countless hours into lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement training programs. Certifications get awarded. Belts get earned. But nothing actually changes. Technical problem-solving training alone isn’t enough to drive meaningful impact. Without guidance and support on how to apply problem-sol…

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Trust on Display: How OPEN Communication shapes Organizational Culture 23:47

2M ago23:47

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Discover how open communication is not just a tool but a mirror reflecting the ongoing culture within your organization. We’ll discuss real-world examples, like hour-by-hour metric boards. Are they tools for improvement or instruments of blame?저자 Endeavor Business Media

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The Power of Two-Way Communication in Organizational Design 22:28

2M ago22:28

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Uncover the blueprint for fostering two-way communication that ignites collaboration and innovation. From tiered huddles to activating listening structures and rituals that prioritize dialogue over directives, explore how flattening organizational structures can break down barriers and foster a culture of openness and trust.…

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Unlocking Workforce Potential: The Key to Genuine Employee Engagement 22:43

2M ago22:43

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Explore the true power of employee engagement. Discover how sincere, empathetic, and respectful engagement can transform the narrative from “I” to “We,” fostering ownership, buy-in, and enthusiastic productivity.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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How to reduce bottlenecks in your manufacturing process by reducing the 8 areas of waste 13:43

2M ago13:43

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저자 Rick Heyland

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Decoding Tribal Language: Leadership Strategies for a Collaborative Culture 21:55

2M ago21:55

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Discover the skill of active listening and how to identify and engage with the tribes within your organization. Learn how to create triads to break down competitive silos, establish shared values, and unite everyone in pursuit of a noble cause.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino] 26:25

2M ago26:25

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“Change the culture!” That’s exactly what longtime Toyota leader Isao Yoshino was tasked with during one of the most famous business transformations in history—NUMMI—Toyota’s joint venture with General Motors in the 1980s. The challenge? Take GM’s worst-performing plant—plagued by absenteeism, low morale, and poor quality—and turn it around. Within…

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The Facade of Excellence: Unveiling Leadership’s Emotional Journey 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Dive into three pivotal moments from "The Facade of Excellence: Defining a New Normal of Leadership," written by podcast co-host John Dyer. The book isn’t just a narrative; it reflects real-life struggles and triumphs. Told through the eyes of fictional executives Jim Brown and Frank Smith, you’ll explore the clash of new and old management styles.…

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Leading with Integrity: Addressing Workplace Toxicity and Safeguarding Core Values 24:17

3M ago24:17

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Delve into the challenge of maintaining core values in the workplace while addressing toxicity head-on. Identifying values and behaviors that promote collaboration, teamwork, and improvement is essential, but living by these values daily is the real test. This episode explores these complex dynamics, including how to handle the “firefighter” employ…

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Leadership Building Trust: Insights to Driving Out Fear 22:32

3M ago22:32

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Explore actionable strategies for leaders to build trust, foster psychological safety, and create a culture where employees feel secure to share ideas, take risks, and contribute to continuous improvement. Additionally, uncover the damaging actions that can quickly destroy an environment of trust and collaboration.…

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Leadership Participation: Unmasking the Rituals of Hands-On Leadership 23:26

3M ago23:26

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Dive deep into the rituals that redefine leadership: appreciation walks, waste walks, standard work observations, kaizen participation, delivering impactful training, and conducting 5S audits. Discover why lean is not a spectator sport and how true leaders lead by example.저자 Endeavor Business Media

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