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KaiNexus: Continuous Improvement, Leadership, and More

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Continuous Improvement
Lean Strategy
Kaizen
Process Improvement
Lean Management
Lean Organization
Inclusive Excellence
Enterprise Excellence
Healthcare
Employee Engagement
GEMBA Walks
Leadership Engagement
Event Planning
Psychological Safety
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We deliver practical insights and real-world strategies for Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence. Through lessons from KaiNexus webinars and conversations with customers, improvement leaders, and team members, each episode explores what it takes to build a resilient culture of Continuous Improvement. Learn how organizations engage employees, strengthen problem-solving capability, and sustai... more

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What makes a Lean transformation last not just a few years, but two decades? At Electrolux, the answer wasn’t more tools, more training, or more Kaizen events. The breakthrough came when the company realized... more

In this preview episode, Mark Graban talks with Sandro Casagrande of Electrolux about the upcoming KaiNexus webinar: “Unlock the Power of Leadership: The Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) Way.”

Register for the full webinar (Dec 10, 1 pm ET):

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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 inheri... more

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 t... more

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Sandro Casagrande
An outer space engineer and expert in continuous improvement who has worked with Electrolux for over 30 years
Electrolux
Episode: Unlock the Power of Leadership: Inside the Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) with Sandro Casagrande
Tracy O'Rourke
Co-author of the Problem Solvers Toolkit and co-founder of the Just-in-Time Café.
Just-in-Time Café
Episode: Webinar Preview: Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks
Lindsay Booty
Supervisor of Performance Improvement, focusing on data-driven strategies and enhancing patient outcomes.
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Episode: [Webinar] Driving a Culture of Accountability: Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexus
Dr. Christopher Thomas
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Chief Quality Officer, specializing in clinical variability and quality initiatives.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Episode: [Webinar] Driving a Culture of Accountability: Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexus
LeaAnn Teague
Senior Director of Performance Improvement with a focus on health care management and achieving operational efficiency.
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Episode: [Webinar] Driving a Culture of Accountability: Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexus
Lindsey Booty
Supervisor of Performance Improvement at Our Lady of the Lake
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Episode: Preview: Driving a Culture of Accountability: Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexus and Our Lady of the Lake
Shawna Forst
Presenter for the webinar and quality and risk coordinator at Mercy One Newton Medical Center
Mercy One Newton Medical Center
Episode: What PE Teachers and PEX Professionals Have in Common - Webinar Preview via KaiNexus
Linda Vaccaro
Director of Solutions Engineering at KaiNexus with significant lean experience
KaiNexus
Episode: Preview: Mistake-Proofing in Action: Real-World Examples Across Industries
Yehor Skorodumov
Senior Web Application Developer at KaiNexus.
KaiNexus
Episode: Yehor Skorodumov - Why I Joined KaiNexus

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Mark Graban
Senior Advisor with KaiNexus and Host of the Continuous Improvement Podcast, Mark Graban brings a wealth of expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, facilitating discussions around best practices and operational excellence.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Lean practitioner

    Great content. I enjoy listening to these. I always learn something.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lean_Matt
    United States9 years ago
  • Well Done

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RitaPita47
    United States9 years ago
  • Fun Podcast to be a part of...

    Love being a member of and contributing to the CI community!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghj1511
    United States9 years ago
  • Great

    Matt Banna! Wow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProfessionalPodcastReviewer
    United States9 years ago
  • Wide Variety of Topics

    An almost-daily podcast with helpful CI tips and best practices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magpie1861
    United States9 years ago

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The podcast is described as a valuable resource for continuous improvement best practices.
Many listeners find the wide variety of topics presented to be both engaging and informative.
There is a strong emphasis on practical insights and real-world applications in the discussions.
Listeners appreciate the great content and often learn something new from each episode.

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Webinar: Unlock the Power of Leadership: The Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) Way
Q: What advice would you have about starting small in a particular site?
You need to start on a small scale and understand how it works, which skills and competencies are needed for it to happen.
Webinar: Unlock the Power of Leadership: The Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) Way
Q: How would you describe the results of EMS?
This year, we are going to have five or six platinum levels and another five or six gold levels. The journey is not necessarily going only one direction as changes in processes can lead to regression.
Unlock the Power of Leadership: Inside the Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) with Sandro Casagrande
Q: Could you share a few thoughts about the role of leaders at Electrolux?
Leadership behavior is crucial in making continuous improvement sustainable and ensuring consistent results across sites.
Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks [Webinar Recording]
Q: What would be your tips for helping people understand the motivation or the why behind a change?
Share genuine insights about how process improvements reduce pain and enhance work, focusing on shared benefits.
Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks [Webinar Recording]
Q: Would be interested to hear your insights about working with financial teams that see things through cost, budgets, and maybe not much emotion?
Find a story behind the numbers that can tie into emotional motivations, such as how budget changes can help expand services for clients.

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Focusing on continuous improvement practices, the discussions center around methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma, employee engagement, and the cultural challenges organizations face when adopting these concepts. A broad spectrum of topics is covered, including how to secure executive buy-in for improvement initiatives, the significance of fostering an accountable culture in healthcare, and practical strategies to enhance operational efficiencies. The podcast features industry experts and practitioners who share insights and actionable strategies that help listeners navigate the complexities of driving improvement within their organizations. Unique elements include the integration of guest expertise with real-life case studies, providing... more

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