The Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast https://JITCafe.podbean.com A Continuous Improvement gabfest where Tracy O’Rourke and Elisabeth Swan share what’s new in the world of Lean Six Sigma. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic A Continuous Improvement gabfest where Tracy O'Rourke and Elisabeth Swan share what's new in the world of Lean Six Sigma. Just-in-Time Cafe Just-in-Time Cafe No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11032683/Podbean_Graphic_1_7fbz2.png The Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast https://JITCafe.podbean.com 144 144 Scaling What Works—Without Breaking What Doesn’t, with Justin Kenney and Katie Bockwoldt Scaling What Works—Without Breaking What Doesn’t, with Justin Kenney and Katie Bockwoldt https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/scaling-what-works%e2%80%94without-breaking-what-doesn-t-with-justin-kenney-and-katie-bockwoldt/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/scaling-what-works%e2%80%94without-breaking-what-doesn-t-with-justin-kenney-and-katie-bockwoldt/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/bd29f4fc-498e-356f-833f-983a93cbdd64 Today’s highlight is our interview with Justin Kenny, Chief Performance Officer, and Katie Bockwoldt, Statewide Director of Performance Improvement for the State of Vermont—two leaders quietly reshaping how government delivers results. What starts as a conversation about training programs quickly turns into something more systemic: a shift toward communities of practice, performance logic models, and a more human-centered approach to continuous improvement.

For Hot Apps, we take a closer look at Justin’s homegrown “Praise Board” built inside Microsoft Teams—a deceptively simple tool that raises a bigger question: can recognition be operationalized? What happens when it becomes visible and shared?

And for Q&A, we asked: What does it really take to sustain a Lean Six Sigma deployment—and how much of that comes down to leadership behaviors around recognition and engagement?

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]]> Today’s highlight is our interview with Justin Kenny, Chief Performance Officer, and Katie Bockwoldt, Statewide Director of Performance Improvement for the State of Vermont—two leaders quietly reshaping how government delivers results. What starts as a conversation about training programs quickly turns into something more systemic: a shift toward communities of practice, performance logic models, and a more human-centered approach to continuous improvement.

For Hot Apps, we take a closer look at Justin’s homegrown “Praise Board” built inside Microsoft Teams—a deceptively simple tool that raises a bigger question: can recognition be operationalized? What happens when it becomes visible and shared?

And for Q&A, we asked: What does it really take to sustain a Lean Six Sigma deployment—and how much of that comes down to leadership behaviors around recognition and engagement?

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 4009 122 full Culture Is Not an App, with Greg Jacobson and Mark Graban Culture Is Not an App, with Greg Jacobson and Mark Graban https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/culture-is-not-an-app-with-greg-jacobson-and-mark-graban/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/culture-is-not-an-app-with-greg-jacobson-and-mark-graban/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/40038990-e8b3-306a-8848-e732340644bf It's Episode 121 and Tracy and Elisabeth sit down with emergency physician–turned–start-up-founder Greg Jacobson and Lean author, podcaster, and KaiNexus Senior Advisor Mark Graban, to unpack whether software can actually strengthen a culture of continuous improvement—or merely reveal the one you already have.

The KaiNexus journey started in healthcare but has grown to embrace its cross-industry impact by drawing on habit-loop science and the power of the nudge. As you might suspect, humans are at the center. This made for a fascinating "Hot-App Interview".

Last up—inspired by the idea of getting assistance when we need it—our Q&A segment addresses the question: "What really gets in the way of asking for help?"

And, in case you’re watching the video, you’ll notice Elisabeth has been reduced to a voice during the interview. That's because she was in the middle of the historic Cape Cod Blizzard of '26. The 2.5 feet of snow and 70 mph winds make this the blizzard edition!

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]]> It's Episode 121 and Tracy and Elisabeth sit down with emergency physician–turned–start-up-founder Greg Jacobson and Lean author, podcaster, and KaiNexus Senior Advisor Mark Graban, to unpack whether software can actually strengthen a culture of continuous improvement—or merely reveal the one you already have.

The KaiNexus journey started in healthcare but has grown to embrace its cross-industry impact by drawing on habit-loop science and the power of the nudge. As you might suspect, humans are at the center. This made for a fascinating "Hot-App Interview".

Last up—inspired by the idea of getting assistance when we need it—our Q&A segment addresses the question: "What really gets in the way of asking for help?"

And, in case you’re watching the video, you’ll notice Elisabeth has been reduced to a voice during the interview. That's because she was in the middle of the historic Cape Cod Blizzard of '26. The 2.5 feet of snow and 70 mph winds make this the blizzard edition!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3656 121 full Mind Over Matters: Engaging People to Drive Change with Tony Dottino Mind Over Matters: Engaging People to Drive Change with Tony Dottino https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/mind-over-matters-engaging-people-to-drive-change-with-tony-dottino/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/mind-over-matters-engaging-people-to-drive-change-with-tony-dottino/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/f471a5ac-3328-3e5c-a969-4479486f1bd3 Today’s highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Tony Dottino—author, consultant, and one of the rare people who was actually in the room when modern quality thinking was taking shape. Tony worked alongside legends like W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, and Philip Crosby, helped shape what became the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and influenced early Six Sigma thinking—and he’s still at it. We’ll discuss what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what’s got him on television now!

For Hot Apps, we’ll explore a mind-mapping tool that helps teams see problems in new ways. And for Q&A, we’ll unpack a deceptively simple question: What is a “shield,” and how can it help change agents actually change things?

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]]> Today’s highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Tony Dottino—author, consultant, and one of the rare people who was actually in the room when modern quality thinking was taking shape. Tony worked alongside legends like W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, and Philip Crosby, helped shape what became the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and influenced early Six Sigma thinking—and he’s still at it. We’ll discuss what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what’s got him on television now!

For Hot Apps, we’ll explore a mind-mapping tool that helps teams see problems in new ways. And for Q&A, we’ll unpack a deceptively simple question: What is a “shield,” and how can it help change agents actually change things?

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3632 120 full Campus Kaizen, with Bernadette Hill and Priya Vankatesan Campus Kaizen, with Bernadette Hill and Priya Vankatesan https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/campus-kaizen-with-bernadette-hill-and-priya-vankatesan/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/campus-kaizen-with-bernadette-hill-and-priya-vankatesan/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/39464633-40de-3db0-97ae-0cd8032486ca It’s a brand new year and Tracy & Elisabeth's highlight is their conversation with Bernadette Hill and Priya Venkatesan from UC Davis—two leaders who’ve helped shape a culture of improvement using approaches that may surprise you. Their work reminds us that progress isn’t always driven by new tools or frameworks, but by how people show up for one another.

And instead of the cafe's usual Book Buzz, Hot App, or Q&A, Tracy and Elisabeth are closing out the year with something different—a moment of reflection. After all, reflection is the step we’re most tempted to skip—and the one that gives us the biggest chance to learn.

Time to get down to business!

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]]> It’s a brand new year and Tracy & Elisabeth's highlight is their conversation with Bernadette Hill and Priya Venkatesan from UC Davis—two leaders who’ve helped shape a culture of improvement using approaches that may surprise you. Their work reminds us that progress isn’t always driven by new tools or frameworks, but by how people show up for one another.

And instead of the cafe's usual Book Buzz, Hot App, or Q&A, Tracy and Elisabeth are closing out the year with something different—a moment of reflection. After all, reflection is the step we’re most tempted to skip—and the one that gives us the biggest chance to learn.

Time to get down to business!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3527 119 full Fail Better, Solve Faster with Melisa Buie Fail Better, Solve Faster with Melisa Buie https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/fail-better-solve-faster-with-melisa-buie/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/fail-better-solve-faster-with-melisa-buie/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/1b5679b2-ca44-3a15-ac7b-c8d02d5b932a Today's highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Melisa Buie, co-author of the just-published Faceplant. We get the skinny on how someone with a PhD in Plasma Physics got drawn into the emotional landscape of failure, and all the great things that came out of it. For Book Buzz we’ll do a nosedive into Faceplant—hmm, might need to rethink that phrasing—but Tracy & Elisabeth give a more behind-the-scenes take on Melisa’s new book. And then for Q&A, we asked, What’s the latest example of process improvement in the wild? What have we seen?

Every problem solver faceplants eventually—it’s what you do next that counts. And regardless of next steps—be sure to include coffee.

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]]> Today's highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Melisa Buie, co-author of the just-published Faceplant. We get the skinny on how someone with a PhD in Plasma Physics got drawn into the emotional landscape of failure, and all the great things that came out of it. For Book Buzz we’ll do a nosedive into Faceplant—hmm, might need to rethink that phrasing—but Tracy & Elisabeth give a more behind-the-scenes take on Melisa’s new book. And then for Q&A, we asked, What’s the latest example of process improvement in the wild? What have we seen?

Every problem solver faceplants eventually—it’s what you do next that counts. And regardless of next steps—be sure to include coffee.

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3211 118 full Mermaids, Metrics, and Motivation with Kristle Bulleman Mermaids, Metrics, and Motivation with Kristle Bulleman https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/mermaids-metrics-and-motivation-with-kristle-bulleman/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/mermaids-metrics-and-motivation-with-kristle-bulleman/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/92c740ef-d129-3f8d-86ce-5e5577416e4c Today’s highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Kristle Bulleman, Process Manager for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She lets us in on what it takes to make the impossible happen — like granting a wish to meet a mermaid (and honestly, who wouldn’t sign up for that?).

For Hot Apps, Tracy brings firsthand experience on how to zhuzh up an event — especially when you want to add a little fanfare to picking winners.

And for Q&A, we tackle a classic leadership challenge: how do you reward improvement teams in ways that truly motivate? What works — and what falls flat?

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:28 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:19 - Hot Apps
  • 08:29 - Q&A
    • “What kinds of reward and recognition efforts have you seen in regard to continuous improvement efforts, and to what extent have they worked?”
  • 21:32 - Featured Guest
  • 55:40 - Upcoming Events

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]]> Today’s highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Kristle Bulleman, Process Manager for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She lets us in on what it takes to make the impossible happen — like granting a wish to meet a mermaid (and honestly, who wouldn’t sign up for that?).

For Hot Apps, Tracy brings firsthand experience on how to zhuzh up an event — especially when you want to add a little fanfare to picking winners.

And for Q&A, we tackle a classic leadership challenge: how do you reward improvement teams in ways that truly motivate? What works — and what falls flat?

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:28 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:19 - Hot Apps
  • 08:29 - Q&A
    • “What kinds of reward and recognition efforts have you seen in regard to continuous improvement efforts, and to what extent have they worked?”
  • 21:32 - Featured Guest
  • 55:40 - Upcoming Events

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3468 117 full Storytelling as a Change Agent, with Meg Bowles Storytelling as a Change Agent, with Meg Bowles https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/storytelling-as-a-change-agent-with-meg-bowles/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/storytelling-as-a-change-agent-with-meg-bowles/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/6c66b3d3-cdc8-33cb-a131-6cfbab83f008 It's October at the Cafe, and Elisabeth and Tracy got to sit down with Meg Bowles—co-author of the New York Times bestseller How to Tell a Story—to explore why stories power so much of our work and lives. In Book Buzz, they spill what got underlined and dog-eared (stakes, structure, callbacks, and more) in today's book. And for Q&A, they tackle the evergreen trap: jumping to solutions before we’ve even named the problem.

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]]> It's October at the Cafe, and Elisabeth and Tracy got to sit down with Meg Bowles—co-author of the New York Times bestseller How to Tell a Story—to explore why stories power so much of our work and lives. In Book Buzz, they spill what got underlined and dog-eared (stakes, structure, callbacks, and more) in today's book. And for Q&A, they tackle the evergreen trap: jumping to solutions before we’ve even named the problem.

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3919 116 full From Blind Spots To Breakthroughs, with Michael Bremer From Blind Spots To Breakthroughs, with Michael Bremer https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/from-blind-spots-to-breakthroughs-with-michael-bremer/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/from-blind-spots-to-breakthroughs-with-michael-bremer/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/31a7be80-9685-3a1c-993b-03c98ec6e2aa It's episode 115 and the highlight is our interview with Michael Bremer—the author who turned the humble Gemba Walk into an art form (and picked up a Shingo Award along the way). For our Book Buzz, we crack open Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit—because it’s always the right time to celebrate saying less and asking more. And in our Q&A, we dig into the potholes people stumble into when conducting Process Walks—aka Gemba Walks.

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]]> It's episode 115 and the highlight is our interview with Michael Bremer—the author who turned the humble Gemba Walk into an art form (and picked up a Shingo Award along the way). For our Book Buzz, we crack open Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit—because it’s always the right time to celebrate saying less and asking more. And in our Q&A, we dig into the potholes people stumble into when conducting Process Walks—aka Gemba Walks.

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3928 115 full The Empathy Advantage, with Shola Kaye The Empathy Advantage, with Shola Kaye https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-empathy-advantage-with-shola-kaye/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-empathy-advantage-with-shola-kaye/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:31:35 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/27344fab-a9b1-306d-831d-ba4e78bc944e On today’s episode, Tracy & Elisabeth sit down with UK author and empathy firestarter Shola Kaye to unpack, among other things, something called “Empathy Hijacking”—yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s probably happened to you. For Book Buzz, we crack open Miracle Mornings and snoop through Tracy’s daily habits—was she ever a night owl? Then for Q&A, we go head-to-head on how we each structure our personal growth (and whether structure is even the right word). 

Curious? Good. Let’s get into it!" 

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]]> On today’s episode, Tracy & Elisabeth sit down with UK author and empathy firestarter Shola Kaye to unpack, among other things, something called “Empathy Hijacking”—yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s probably happened to you. For Book Buzz, we crack open Miracle Mornings and snoop through Tracy’s daily habits—was she ever a night owl? Then for Q&A, we go head-to-head on how we each structure our personal growth (and whether structure is even the right word). 

Curious? Good. Let’s get into it!" 

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3799 114 full Lean, Learning, and Legacy, with Michelle Formanczyk Lean, Learning, and Legacy, with Michelle Formanczyk https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-learning-and-legacy-with-michelle-formanczyk/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-learning-and-legacy-with-michelle-formanczyk/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:36:28 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/6de6dc50-b515-3ef8-95f3-0272487099d9 In today’s episode, Tracy & Elisabeth sit down with process improvement pro Michelle Formanczyk to talk about her exciting new role for this year’s Michigan Lean Conference—and why you won’t want to miss it.

In our Hot Apps segment, we test drive Scribe, an app that magically turns your clicks into slick, step-by-step guides.

And for Q&A, we ask: Is AI a continuous improvement hero—or just another shiny tool in the toolbox?

Lean, learning, and a little splash of sass—let’s dive in!

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:27 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:10 - Hot Apps
  • 08:24 - Q&A

    • Is AI a continuous improvement hero—or just another shiny tool in the toolbox?

  • 18:06 - Featured Guest
  • 44:29 - Upcoming Events

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]]> In today’s episode, Tracy & Elisabeth sit down with process improvement pro Michelle Formanczyk to talk about her exciting new role for this year’s Michigan Lean Conference—and why you won’t want to miss it.

In our Hot Apps segment, we test drive Scribe, an app that magically turns your clicks into slick, step-by-step guides.

And for Q&A, we ask: Is AI a continuous improvement hero—or just another shiny tool in the toolbox?

Lean, learning, and a little splash of sass—let’s dive in!

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:27 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:10 - Hot Apps
  • 08:24 - Q&A

    • Is AI a continuous improvement hero—or just another shiny tool in the toolbox?

  • 18:06 - Featured Guest
  • 44:29 - Upcoming Events

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2765 113 full Seeing is Solving, with Gwendolyn Galsworth Seeing is Solving, with Gwendolyn Galsworth https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/seeing-is-solving-with-gwendolyn-galsworth/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/seeing-is-solving-with-gwendolyn-galsworth/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/eaa67219-cf0b-3224-ac55-d7eb5c56c98f Today’s spotlight shines on none other than Gwendolyn Galsworth—author, trailblazer, and the reigning doyenne of the visual workplace. In our feature interview, Gwendolyn shares powerful insights into how visual thinking transforms not just operations, but entire cultures. Get ready for sharp wisdom, strong convictions, and a dash of storytelling flair.

📚 Then, in a special Book Buzz/Q&A mashup, we turn the spotlight back on her writing—diving into a handful of her standout articles and books to explore one key question: What have we learned from Gwendolyn Galsworth?

Spoiler alert: A lot.

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:24 - What's on the Menu?
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  • 16:04 - Featured Guest
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]]> Today’s spotlight shines on none other than Gwendolyn Galsworth—author, trailblazer, and the reigning doyenne of the visual workplace. In our feature interview, Gwendolyn shares powerful insights into how visual thinking transforms not just operations, but entire cultures. Get ready for sharp wisdom, strong convictions, and a dash of storytelling flair.


📚 Then, in a special Book Buzz/Q&A mashup, we turn the spotlight back on her writing—diving into a handful of her standout articles and books to explore one key question: What have we learned from Gwendolyn Galsworth?

Spoiler alert: A lot.

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:24 - What's on the Menu?
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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3271 112 full The Respect Effect: Engagement, Lean, and the Human Factor, with John Guaspari The Respect Effect: Engagement, Lean, and the Human Factor, with John Guaspari https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-respect-effect-engagement-lean-and-the-human-factor-with-john-guaspari/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-respect-effect-engagement-lean-and-the-human-factor-with-john-guaspari/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/8cc0a3eb-f2e0-3ec1-bac3-38e5a30765b5 It's Episode 111 highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with best-selling author John Guaspari–about his latest book, If Engagement the Why, then Respect Is the How. We quizzed John on how an aerospace engineer ended up writing what could be a how-to guide for the Lean tenet: “Respect for People.” For Hot Apps, we’ll explore an offering from your local library that’s free and worth thousands, and for today’s Q&A, we ask, “Do traditional hierarchies make it harder to foster true respect between leaders and employees?”

Let’s explore why respect isn’t just nice to have—it’s how the world actually works—when it works.

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:27 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:20 - Hot Apps
  • 11:39 - Q&A
    • "Do traditional hierarchies make it harder to foster true respect between leaders and employees?"
  • 20:11 - Featured Guest
  • 48:30 - Upcoming Events

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]]> It's Episode 111 highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with best-selling author John Guaspari–about his latest book, If Engagement the Why, then Respect Is the How. We quizzed John on how an aerospace engineer ended up writing what could be a how-to guide for the Lean tenet: “Respect for People.” For Hot Apps, we’ll explore an offering from your local library that’s free and worth thousands, and for today’s Q&A, we ask, “Do traditional hierarchies make it harder to foster true respect between leaders and employees?”

Let’s explore why respect isn’t just nice to have—it’s how the world actually works—when it works.

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:27 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:20 - Hot Apps
  • 11:39 - Q&A
    • "Do traditional hierarchies make it harder to foster true respect between leaders and employees?"
  • 20:11 - Featured Guest
  • 48:30 - Upcoming Events

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2956 111 full Where Lean Meets Loss: Grief, Growth, and Continuous Change, with April Thomas Where Lean Meets Loss: Grief, Growth, and Continuous Change, with April Thomas https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/where-lean-meets-loss-grief-growth-and-continuous-change-with-april-thomas/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/where-lean-meets-loss-grief-growth-and-continuous-change-with-april-thomas/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/b30cc414-0cae-3f6d-a083-6347f520d119 It's Episode 110, and the highlight is our interview with April Thomas, who has drawn on her clinical healthcare background to incorporate the stages of grief into change management. We’ll delve into how they intersect with and help drive Operational Excellence. For our Book Buzz, we’re revisiting the classic book Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. The cover has the iconic light switch–and we’ve learned the hard way that change does not happen at the flip of a switch. For Q&A, we asked, what are the most common change management obstacles you see continuous improvement professionals running into? Change, grief, and progress!

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]]> It's Episode 110, and the highlight is our interview with April Thomas, who has drawn on her clinical healthcare background to incorporate the stages of grief into change management. We’ll delve into how they intersect with and help drive Operational Excellence. For our Book Buzz, we’re revisiting the classic book Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. The cover has the iconic light switch–and we’ve learned the hard way that change does not happen at the flip of a switch. For Q&A, we asked, what are the most common change management obstacles you see continuous improvement professionals running into? Change, grief, and progress!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2884 110 full Lean into Mindfulness: Better Work, Less Suffering, with Dan Zigmond Lean into Mindfulness: Better Work, Less Suffering, with Dan Zigmond https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-into-mindfulness-better-work-less-suffering-with-dan-zigmond/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-into-mindfulness-better-work-less-suffering-with-dan-zigmond/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:26:28 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/3a43738b-da33-391e-9a74-032ffab1dfa5 It's Episode 109, and the highlight is Elisabeth & Tracy's interview with Dan Zigmond, ordained Buddhist Priest, tech professional, and author of The Buddha’s Office. He’s seen his share of offices, so he’s in the best position to describe how mindfulness alleviates workplace suffering. For Book Buzz, we’ll cover a guide that lays out the steps to designing fully transformative workshops. It shakes up the notion that experiential workshops are the pinnacle. And then for Q&A, we asked, when does describing a feeling mask blame, judgment, or criticism?

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]]> It's Episode 109, and the highlight is Elisabeth & Tracy's interview with Dan Zigmond, ordained Buddhist Priest, tech professional, and author of The Buddha’s Office. He’s seen his share of offices, so he’s in the best position to describe how mindfulness alleviates workplace suffering. For Book Buzz, we’ll cover a guide that lays out the steps to designing fully transformative workshops. It shakes up the notion that experiential workshops are the pinnacle. And then for Q&A, we asked, when does describing a feeling mask blame, judgment, or criticism?

We’re taking a deep dive into the emotional underpinnings of modern work life. Although we may not discuss emotions in the workplace, we ignore them at our peril. Let’s get mindful!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3001 109 full Innovation on the City Scale, with Kate Parmelee Innovation on the City Scale, with Kate Parmelee https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/innovation-on-the-city-scale-with-kate-parmelee/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/innovation-on-the-city-scale-with-kate-parmelee/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:40:16 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/dbee4e8e-d710-3c39-9941-a35aad8be37f It's Episode 108, and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Kate Parmelee. She's the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, and she's transforming the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida into a model for problem solving. Cities around the country are taking notes from her and her crackerjack team. For Hot Apps, we delve into a grade-school skillset paired with an automated teacher—get ready for A+ work. And for Q&A, we asked, do you have a habit of reflection, and if you do, how do you make use of it?

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]]> It's Episode 108, and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Kate Parmelee. She's the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, and she's transforming the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida into a model for problem solving. Cities around the country are taking notes from her and her crackerjack team. For Hot Apps, we delve into a grade-school skillset paired with an automated teacher—get ready for A+ work. And for Q&A, we asked, do you have a habit of reflection, and if you do, how do you make use of it?

Ready or not, here we come!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2316 108 full Buckle Up for Edition 2 (with Tracy & Elisabeth) Buckle Up for Edition 2 (with Tracy & Elisabeth) https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/episode-107/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/episode-107/#comments Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/f388f61d-8f84-3cec-95ee-6a3af5f594c4 It's Episode 107 and it's the first menu of the year! Today’s highlight is an interview with Tracy and Elisabeth! Turns out they're the fascinating authors of the soon-to-be published second edition of the Problem-Solver’s Toolkit. Can’t wait to hear what they've got to say about that. For Book Buzz - You'll hear about the book, The Creative Act, by Rick Rubin and why it’s good for coaches and problem solvers. And for Q&A, the question is, what unconscious rules do we make that hold us back?

It’s a new year! Let’s get into the things that will make it a great year!

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  • 1:26 - What's on the menu?
  • 2:11 - Book Buzz
  • 9:40 - Q&A
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]]> It's Episode 107 and it's the first menu of the year! Today’s highlight is an interview with Tracy and Elisabeth! Turns out they're the fascinating authors of the soon-to-be published second edition of the Problem-Solver’s Toolkit. Can’t wait to hear what they've got to say about that. For Book Buzz - You'll hear about the book, The Creative Act, by Rick Rubin and why it’s good for coaches and problem solvers. And for Q&A, the question is, what unconscious rules do we make that hold us back?

It’s a new year! Let’s get into the things that will make it a great year!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 1747 107 full What's in a Name?, with Tracy Defoe What's in a Name?, with Tracy Defoe https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/whats-in-a-name-with-tracy-defoe/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/whats-in-a-name-with-tracy-defoe/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/378c9ee8-8390-342a-a704-0df703c5b1d3 Last one of the year! And Today’s highlight is our interview with Tracy Defoe the Kata Coach and Adult learning specialist about how changing a label could make the difference between resistance and acceptance of change. For our Book Buzz segment We’ll dig into a book that breaks down what your brain is up against when you try to create. And creativity is something every one of us is engaged in every day. And then for Q&A, we asked, how do you influence leadership to let go and invite others to build their skills?

It’s December–so whether your eggnog is spiked or not—and let’s get into this!

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]]> Last one of the year! And Today’s highlight is our interview with Tracy Defoe the Kata Coach and Adult learning specialist about how changing a label could make the difference between resistance and acceptance of change. For our Book Buzz segment We’ll dig into a book that breaks down what your brain is up against when you try to create. And creativity is something every one of us is engaged in every day. And then for Q&A, we asked, how do you influence leadership to let go and invite others to build their skills?

It’s December–so whether your eggnog is spiked or not—and let’s get into this!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3184 106 full Lean Courage: Sheetmetal meets Unconditional Love, with Meg Brown Lean Courage: Sheetmetal meets Unconditional Love, with Meg Brown https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-courage-sheetmetal-meets-unconditional-love-with-meg-brown/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-courage-sheetmetal-meets-unconditional-love-with-meg-brown/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:02:53 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/546cc661-8585-3601-b1f2-38a2c08ee099 It's Episode 105 and the highlight Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Meg Brown, Vice President of Human Resources at Cambridge Air Solution, where they’ve built an amazingly successful Lean culture by combining sheet metal with unconditional love–you know you need to know more about that. For Hot Apps we’ve got a mobile diary that helps you form a practice of reflection and adjustment. And then for Q&A, we asked, what is it that makes us constantly try to fit 10 pounds of…STUFF… in a 5 pound bag?

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]]> It's Episode 105 and the highlight Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Meg Brown, Vice President of Human Resources at Cambridge Air Solution, where they’ve built an amazingly successful Lean culture by combining sheet metal with unconditional love–you know you need to know more about that. For Hot Apps we’ve got a mobile diary that helps you form a practice of reflection and adjustment. And then for Q&A, we asked, what is it that makes us constantly try to fit 10 pounds of…STUFF… in a 5 pound bag?

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2876 105 full First EVAH New England Lean Summit, with Paul Critchley First EVAH New England Lean Summit, with Paul Critchley https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/first-evah-new-england-lean-summit-with-paul-critchley/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/first-evah-new-england-lean-summit-with-paul-critchley/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/037d47c0-11c6-327d-a379-7dfe3cfeda8e It's Episode 104 and the highlight is our interview with Paul Critchley, the President of New England Lean Consulting where we find out what’s in store at the first ever New England Lean Summit this September–there’s rumors of a DJ... For Hot Apps, we sampled a platform that could inject a stealth bit of productivity into your family’s day-to-day activities. And for Q&A, we asked, “Is there an optimal intersection of fun and productivity?” Is there ever enough fun? Can you have too much? We’ll settle that question AND have fun doing it. 😊 

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]]> It's Episode 104 and the highlight is our interview with Paul Critchley, the President of New England Lean Consulting where we find out what’s in store at the first ever New England Lean Summit this September–there’s rumors of a DJ... For Hot Apps, we sampled a platform that could inject a stealth bit of productivity into your family’s day-to-day activities. And for Q&A, we asked, “Is there an optimal intersection of fun and productivity?” Is there ever enough fun? Can you have too much? We’ll settle that question AND have fun doing it. 😊 

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2731 104 full Process Palooza—Oh Yeah!, with Ahren Crickard Process Palooza—Oh Yeah!, with Ahren Crickard https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/process-palooza%e2%80%94oh-yeah-with-ahren-crickard/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/process-palooza%e2%80%94oh-yeah-with-ahren-crickard/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/c53027f8-c990-3938-aa14-84470e284099 It's Episode 103 and the highlight is our interview with Ahren Crickard, the Director of the Center for Operational Excellence at UC San Diego and she’ll be sharing all things Process Palooza–the yearly problem-solving festival with the highest octane MC available–a certain Tracy O’Rourke. For Hot Apps, we’ll give you our take on a conference app how good it is at networking. And then for Q&A, we pose the question, "How do you feel about getting lost. Is it a failure or an opportunity?"

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]]> It's Episode 103 and the highlight is our interview with Ahren Crickard, the Director of the Center for Operational Excellence at UC San Diego and she’ll be sharing all things Process Palooza–the yearly problem-solving festival with the highest octane MC available–a certain Tracy O’Rourke. For Hot Apps, we’ll give you our take on a conference app how good it is at networking. And then for Q&A, we pose the question, "How do you feel about getting lost. Is it a failure or an opportunity?"

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2381 103 full Process Alchemy, with Maribel Topf Process Alchemy, with Maribel Topf https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/process-alchemy-with-maribel-topf/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/process-alchemy-with-maribel-topf/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/40e2c9db-1bce-3220-ae25-934c2f8bb829 It's Episode 102 and the highlight is our interview with Maribel Topf the Division Manager of Continuous Improvement at Snap-on Tools author of the new book Process Alchemy–she put all her insights into print and we’re going to get a few gems from her. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover an app that might help you find space for yourself in your day. And then we’ll dig into the question of timing–what happens when we wait for just the right moment?

 

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]]> It's Episode 102 and the highlight is our interview with Maribel Topf the Division Manager of Continuous Improvement at Snap-on Tools author of the new book Process Alchemy–she put all her insights into print and we’re going to get a few gems from her. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover an app that might help you find space for yourself in your day. And then we’ll dig into the question of timing–what happens when we wait for just the right moment?

 

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  • Do It Scared!

     

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2553 102 full The Biology of Lean Culture, with Tracey Minutolo The Biology of Lean Culture, with Tracey Minutolo https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-biology-of-lean-culture-with-amita-sherwood/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-biology-of-lean-culture-with-amita-sherwood/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 10:28:31 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/7c30647f-ebf2-36b1-bf24-9f5c5187b5d3 It's Episode 101 and the highlight is Tracy an Elisabeth's interview with Tracy Minutolo—Head of Operational Excellence at the technology health company Hologic. We’ll find out how Tracey morphed from a microbiologist into a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. For Hot Apps, we’ll give you our take on a serious rival for ChatGPT—or a perfect companion for Google—or both. And then we’ll dig into a question that came up recently about our negativity bias—is it a force for good or evil?

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]]> It's Episode 101 and the highlight is Tracy an Elisabeth's interview with Tracy Minutolo—Head of Operational Excellence at the technology health company Hologic. We’ll find out how Tracey morphed from a microbiologist into a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. For Hot Apps, we’ll give you our take on a serious rival for ChatGPT—or a perfect companion for Google—or both. And then we’ll dig into a question that came up recently about our negativity bias—is it a force for good or evil?

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2429 101 full Lean Whiskey Celebrates the Cafe's 100th Episode Lean Whiskey Celebrates the Cafe's 100th Episode https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-whiskey-comes-to-celebrate-the-cafes-100th-episode/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-whiskey-comes-to-celebrate-the-cafes-100th-episode/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/3d9e38c7-e93d-39c3-9299-dc9d01fdeb00 Today’s highlight is whisky cocktails! Or the reason behind our whiskey cocktails. In a crossover celebration of 100 Cafe episodes, Tracy and Elisabeth invited their good friends Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh of the Lean Whiskey podcast to mark this cafe milestone. They're primed to talk all things podcasting. And for a special Hot Apps segment, these four will let you in on their current favorites, so stay tuned for some solid work tips …but with a twist, or possibly a garnish!

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]]> Today’s highlight is whisky cocktails! Or the reason behind our whiskey cocktails. In a crossover celebration of 100 Cafe episodes, Tracy and Elisabeth invited their good friends Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh of the Lean Whiskey podcast to mark this cafe milestone. They're primed to talk all things podcasting. And for a special Hot Apps segment, these four will let you in on their current favorites, so stay tuned for some solid work tips …but with a twist, or possibly a garnish!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3188 100 full Spiritualean, with Allison Kestenbaum Spiritualean, with Allison Kestenbaum https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/spiritualean-with-allison-kestenbaum/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/spiritualean-with-allison-kestenbaum/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:16:12 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/c96d5b6a-0589-34eb-97b8-f2644d8aea36 It's Episode 99 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Allison Kestenbaum, the Supervisor of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education at UC San Diego Health. She just got her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification so we dig into the intersection of continuous improvement and Spiritual care–that’s a new one for everyone out there. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover an app that gives you credit—and we all need credit and recognition. Then we’ll cover a book that recently got some credit and the author just happens to be one of the hosts of this podcast—so stay tuned for gold-medal reveal!

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]]> It's Episode 99 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Allison Kestenbaum, the Supervisor of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education at UC San Diego Health. She just got her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification so we dig into the intersection of continuous improvement and Spiritual care–that’s a new one for everyone out there. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover an app that gives you credit—and we all need credit and recognition. Then we’ll cover a book that recently got some credit and the author just happens to be one of the hosts of this podcast—so stay tuned for gold-medal reveal!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2592 99 full Lean Life Sharing: Making Organ Donation Work, with Jeff Trageser and Mike Vazquez Lean Life Sharing: Making Organ Donation Work, with Jeff Trageser and Mike Vazquez https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-life-sharing-making-organ-donation-work-with-jeff-trageser-and-mike-vazquez/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-life-sharing-making-organ-donation-work-with-jeff-trageser-and-mike-vazquez/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:28:02 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/e0a17fba-3552-3a20-972f-87231d2d0766 It's Episode 98 and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Lifesharing’s Executive Team—Jeff Trageser and Mike Vazquez. Lifesharing is a nonprofit arm of UC San Diego Health dedicated to organ procurement and—lucky for everyone—they're steeped in continuous improvement. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover a networking app you’re probably aware of, you might even be using, but are you making the most of it? And for Q&A, we’ll discuss the topic of work relationships. Are you a “just-the-facts ma'am” Joe Friday type? If asking people about themselves feels like “fluff” —are you hamstringing your own progress? Tracy and Elisabeth get to the bottom of that and more!

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]]> It's Episode 98 and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Lifesharing’s Executive Team—Jeff Trageser and Mike Vazquez. Lifesharing is a nonprofit arm of UC San Diego Health dedicated to organ procurement and—lucky for everyone—they're steeped in continuous improvement. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover a networking app you’re probably aware of, you might even be using, but are you making the most of it? And for Q&A, we’ll discuss the topic of work relationships. Are you a “just-the-facts ma'am” Joe Friday type? If asking people about themselves feels like “fluff” —are you hamstringing your own progress? Tracy and Elisabeth get to the bottom of that and more!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3498 98 full Let Go To Lead, with Cheryl Jekiel Let Go To Lead, with Cheryl Jekiel https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/let-go-to-lead-with-cheryl-jekiel/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/let-go-to-lead-with-cheryl-jekiel/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/fe224c58-056c-340f-bff9-4afefde9acba It's Episode 97 and the  highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Cheryl Jekiel, the Founder of Lean Leadership Center, get the scoop on her latest book, Let Go To Lead. Cheryl has a deep background in helping managers go from overpowering to empowering.  For Hot Apps, we’re going to delve into an app that’s been referred to as your "adjunct brain.” It’s a way to hold onto all that stuff you learn and access it when you need it it.  For Q&A, we’ll discuss how to take advantage of an age-old truism–”Necessity is the mother of invention”—If that’s true, how do we conjure "necessity" when we want to jumpstart innovation?

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]]> It's Episode 97 and the  highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Cheryl Jekiel, the Founder of Lean Leadership Center, get the scoop on her latest book, Let Go To Lead. Cheryl has a deep background in helping managers go from overpowering to empowering.  For Hot Apps, we’re going to delve into an app that’s been referred to as your "adjunct brain.” It’s a way to hold onto all that stuff you learn and access it when you need it it.  For Q&A, we’ll discuss how to take advantage of an age-old truism–”Necessity is the mother of invention”—If that’s true, how do we conjure "necessity" when we want to jumpstart innovation?

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3204 97 full Lean & Stone Soup Diversity, with Dannette Nelson Lean & Stone Soup Diversity, with Dannette Nelson https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-stone-soup-diversity-with-dannette-nelson/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-stone-soup-diversity-with-dannette-nelson/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:23:05 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/ca2d1e36-4097-3742-86da-eb5af5fc9383 It's Episode 96 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Dannette Nelson, the Owner of Stone Soup Diversity. Dannette brings her startup experience and a little Lean Six Sigma sauce to the diversity conversation which has given her tactical insights on ensuring growth. For Hot Apps, we’ll end the year with a little Artificial Intelligence duel between two rivals that offer online meeting summaries. And for Q&A, we’ll tackle the untapped. People all around us know stuff—stuff we probably want to know. Stuff we need to know. But we often miss what’s in front of us. How do we counteract that?

2023 signing off—See you next year at the cafe!

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]]> It's Episode 96 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Dannette Nelson, the Owner of Stone Soup Diversity. Dannette brings her startup experience and a little Lean Six Sigma sauce to the diversity conversation which has given her tactical insights on ensuring growth. For Hot Apps, we’ll end the year with a little Artificial Intelligence duel between two rivals that offer online meeting summaries. And for Q&A, we’ll tackle the untapped. People all around us know stuff—stuff we probably want to know. Stuff we need to know. But we often miss what’s in front of us. How do we counteract that?

2023 signing off—See you next year at the cafe!

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]]> Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2804 96 full Running the Experiments at Menlo Innovations, with Rich Sheridan Running the Experiments at Menlo Innovations, with Rich Sheridan https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/running-the-experiments-at-menlo-innovations-with-rich-sheridan/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/running-the-experiments-at-menlo-innovations-with-rich-sheridan/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/4b531f39-23ea-3064-8182-cceca64d6e4c
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  • 19:58 - Featured Guest
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  • 0:00 - Intro
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  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 01:33 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:21 - Hot Apps
  • 12:33 - Q&A
    • "What is the cost of working in isolation?"
  • 17:59 - Featured Guest
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  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 01:33 - What's on the Menu?
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  • 12:33 - Q&A
    • "What is the cost of working in isolation?"
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  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 01:11 - What's on the Menu?
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  • 16:25 - Q&A
  • 22:05 - Featured Guest
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  • 0:00 - Intro
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  • 0:00 - Intro
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  • 17:27 - Featured Guest
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  • 0:00 - Intro
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  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 01:29 - What's on the Menu?
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  • 16:13 - Featured Guest
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  • 0:00 - Intro
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  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 01:26 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:04 - Q&A
  • 09:22 - Featured Guest
  • 34:50 - Upcoming Events
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  • 0:00 - Intro
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  • 09:22 - Featured Guest
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    •   Thanks for Listening!   Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com.   Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/v2EVg6BJU7A   Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2229 90 full     A Lean Rap Video and a New Book at the Cafe! A Lean Rap Video and a New Book at the Cafe! https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/a-lean-rap-video-and-a-new-book-at-the-cafe/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/a-lean-rap-video-and-a-new-book-at-the-cafe/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:15:29 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/74d45a0e-8a72-3aae-846f-569c917febff It's Episode 89 and the highlight is Elisabeth and Tracy! They were so excited that they completely hijacked the podcast, so this month’s episode is dedicated to the cafe founders. Elisabeth discovers what led to Tracy's internet-busting lean parody music video, and Tracy grills Elisabeth about her brand new Lean leadership book! Listen in for the behind-the-scenes stories and get the scoop on upcoming events for these two.

    It’s all happening at the cafe!

    Thanks for Listening!   Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com.   Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/df23qLXJ4ko   Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml ]]>     It's Episode 89 and the highlight is Elisabeth and Tracy! They were so excited that they completely hijacked the podcast, so this month’s episode is dedicated to the cafe founders. Elisabeth discovers what led to Tracy's internet-busting lean parody music video, and Tracy grills Elisabeth about her brand new Lean leadership book! Listen in for the behind-the-scenes stories and get the scoop on upcoming events for these two.

    It’s all happening at the cafe!

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  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 01:25 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:23 - Hot Apps
  • 07:04 - Q&A
    • Is it okay for improvements to be small? Should there be a minimum threshold for dollar savings?
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  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 01:25 - What's on the Menu?
  • 02:23 - Hot Apps
  • 07:04 - Q&A
    • Is it okay for improvements to be small? Should there be a minimum threshold for dollar savings?
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    It's another great day at the cafe!

     

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    - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml ]]>     It's episode 87, and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Dr. Eric Cunningham, the dynamic Superintendent for Halifax County, North Carolina. He’s got some inspiring insights on how to build problem solvers in education. He knows what it means to meet people where they are. For Hot Apps we’re highlighting one that’s right under your nose—and you might not be using it to your advantage. And for Q&A we address the issue of culture—It’s a contact sport, so why are people afraid to engage? It's another great day at the cafe!

    It's another great day at the cafe!

     

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    - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2618 87 full     The Sweet Lean Science of Online Learning, with Karen Martin The Sweet Lean Science of Online Learning, with Karen Martin https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-sweet-lean-science-of-online-learning-with-karen-martin/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-sweet-lean-science-of-online-learning-with-karen-martin/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/f3edd39c-164d-3a03-ad51-d830d4dcbd3c It's Episode 86 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with power consultant Karen Martin. A prolific author and longtime Lean Six Sigma juggernaut—Karen opens up about principles and educational science that form the backbone of her TKMG Academy. For Hot Apps we suss out a diagnostic toolset that uses data to helps you build stronger teams. And for Q&A we address the issue of one-and-done problem solvers. Once they’ve been through a workshop–and maybe received a coveted certificate–how do you leverage Lean-Six-Sigma trained employees into consistent contributors?

    Happy New Year to the Just-in-Time Cafe Community!

     

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    - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml ]]>     It's Episode 86 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with power consultant Karen Martin. A prolific author and longtime Lean Six Sigma juggernaut—Karen opens up about principles and educational science that form the backbone of her TKMG Academy. For Hot Apps we suss out a diagnostic toolset that uses data to helps you build stronger teams. And for Q&A we address the issue of one-and-done problem solvers. Once they’ve been through a workshop–and maybe received a coveted certificate–how do you leverage Lean-Six-Sigma trained employees into consistent contributors?

    Happy New Year to the Just-in-Time Cafe Community!

     

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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 7:22 - Q&A - "Where does the Organization need the most help?"
  • 14:02 - Featured Guest - Billy Taylor
  • 45:50 - Upcoming Events
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 14:02 - Featured Guest - Billy Taylor
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    •   Thanks for Listening!   Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com.   Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/J1-tsF4lJx8   Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2804 85 full     Lean Teams Zero in on Patients in the Netherlands, with Arnout Orelio Lean Teams Zero in on Patients in the Netherlands, with Arnout Orelio https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-teams-zero-in-on-patients-in-the-netherlands-with-arnout-orelio/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/lean-teams-zero-in-on-patients-in-the-netherlands-with-arnout-orelio/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/55d7e51c-300c-3e6a-b628-7ec843d5579f
  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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  • 0:06 - Intro
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    ]]>     It's Episode 75, and Tracy and Elisabeth got to talk money with Nick Katko and Mike DeLuca, co-authors of the new book, “Practicing Lean Accounting”. Mike and Nick are a seasoned duo, and they offered insights into the biggest source of waste in accounting processes—no, it’s not money. Next up it’s an app that sets you up to be a rockstar team builder. And for Q&A, our problem-solving community weighed in on how to deal with the classic “solution masquerading as a problem” known as “lack of training.”

     

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    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2832 75 full     Girl Power in the Middle East, with Sabiha Mumtaz Girl Power in the Middle East, with Sabiha Mumtaz https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/girl-power-in-the-middle-east-with-sabiha-mumtaz/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/girl-power-in-the-middle-east-with-sabiha-mumtaz/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:54:06 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/68d0e963-642e-3dd8-8c69-3c1c1ca3b41c
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    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2866 74 full     Kind Leaders Rule, with Karyn Ross Kind Leaders Rule, with Karyn Ross https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/kind-leaders-rule-with-karyn-ross/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/kind-leaders-rule-with-karyn-ross/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:26:30 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/7c428a37-83a5-3c6a-8032-08f2e18a837b It's episode 73 and today’s highlight is our interview with Karyn Ross, author of her latest book, The Kind Leader. During the writing of her book, Karyn asked people to define “kindness”—she did not expect what she heard, so Tracy and Elisabeth get to the bottom of that. Next up it’s an app that provides you with professional presentation graphics to edit, refine and build on. And for Q&A, we asked our problem-solving community how they deal with the new work-from-home culture—and the rise of people being "on" 24-7.

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    ]]>     It's episode 73 and today’s highlight is our interview with Karyn Ross, author of her latest book, The Kind Leader. During the writing of her book, Karyn asked people to define “kindness”—she did not expect what she heard, so Tracy and Elisabeth get to the bottom of that. Next up it’s an app that provides you with professional presentation graphics to edit, refine and build on. And for Q&A, we asked our problem-solving community how they deal with the new work-from-home culture—and the rise of people being "on" 24-7.

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    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3149 73 full     Making Problem Solving Personal, with Jamie Flinchbaugh Making Problem Solving Personal, with Jamie Flinchbaugh https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/making-problem-solving-personal-with-jamie-flinchbaugh/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/making-problem-solving-personal-with-jamie-flinchbaugh/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:30:03 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/bf3c87b6-3c02-3f25-bf92-cdb47d127ebc It's Episode 72, and today’s highlight is our interview with Jamie Flinchbaugh, author of the new book, People Solve Problems. He’s got a different take on the crux of problem solving, it’s not PDCA, it’s not tools, and it's not methods. Jamie’s an engaging raconteur so Tracy and Elisabeth enjoyed a spirited discussion about his book, Lean Whisky, and the nature of success. Next up it’s an app that can turn the average presenter into a super trainer with the ability to detect what's of value to participants. And for Q&A, we reached out to our community for advice on dealing with tough issues—how to address problems without stepping on people.

     

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  • 0:06 - Intro: What's in store
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  • 0:06 - Intro: What's in store
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    • Canva turns anyone into an artist
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    • Question: How do you respond when you're frustrated?
  • 15:09 - Featured Guest
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  • 0:06 - Intro: What's in store
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  • 16:43 - Featured Guest
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  • 0:06 - Intro: What's in store
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  • Prezi has updated their presentation game
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  • Question: How do you get your best ideas?
  • 16:43 - Featured Guest
  • Interview with Debbie Barnard - Lean Healthcare Leader
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  • Webinar August 5th: The 5 Habits of Highly Effective Lean Leaders
  • Workshop August 18th: In the Moment - Using Improve as a People Skill
    •   Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2719 70 full     Learning to Lead and Leading to Learn, featuring Katie Anderson Learning to Lead and Leading to Learn, featuring Katie Anderson https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/learning-to-lead-and-leading-to-learn-featuring-katie-anderson/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/learning-to-lead-and-leading-to-learn-featuring-katie-anderson/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:21:52 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/a96920b5-0c5e-3564-9eec-5ecf4ae13f9b It's episode 69 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Katie Anderson, author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn chronicling her conversations with former Toyota leader, Isao Yoshino. We're celebrating the book’s one-year anniversary and a lot has happened since then. We’ll let you in on a fun App that united a remote work team better than when they worked in person. And for Q&A, we asked our community how they retained what they wanted to know. Journals, phones, drama, and digital pens are just a few of the techniques we heard about. It’s a great day at the cafe!

     

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    ]]>     It's episode 69 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Katie Anderson, author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn chronicling her conversations with former Toyota leader, Isao Yoshino. We're celebrating the book’s one-year anniversary and a lot has happened since then. We’ll let you in on a fun App that united a remote work team better than when they worked in person. And for Q&A, we asked our community how they retained what they wanted to know. Journals, phones, drama, and digital pens are just a few of the techniques we heard about. It’s a great day at the cafe!

     

    Timeline

     

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    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2942 69 full     Winning Customers by Keeping Promises, featuring Jeff Toister Winning Customers by Keeping Promises, featuring Jeff Toister https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/winning-customers-by-keeping-promises-featuring-jeff-toister/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/winning-customers-by-keeping-promises-featuring-jeff-toister/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:01:53 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/17f9cdc3-0bd2-397e-8e1e-bb323d154c69 It's episode 69 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Katie Anderson, author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn chronicling her conversations with former Toyota leader, Isao Yoshino. We're celebrating the book’s one-year anniversary and a lot has happened since then. We’ll let you in on a fun App that united a remote work team better than when they worked in person. And for Q&A, we asked our community how they retained what they wanted to know. Journals, phones, drama, and digital pens are just a few of the techniques we heard about. It’s a great day at the cafe!

     

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    Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/yfd6dWJV5c4

    ]]>     It's episode 69 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Katie Anderson, author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn chronicling her conversations with former Toyota leader, Isao Yoshino. We're celebrating the book’s one-year anniversary and a lot has happened since then. We’ll let you in on a fun App that united a remote work team better than when they worked in person. And for Q&A, we asked our community how they retained what they wanted to know. Journals, phones, drama, and digital pens are just a few of the techniques we heard about. It’s a great day at the cafe!

     

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    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2741 68 full     Inventing a Lean Vaccine Super Station, Featuring Lilly Angelocci and Brian Hand Inventing a Lean Vaccine Super Station, Featuring Lilly Angelocci and Brian Hand https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/inventing-a-lean-vaccine-super-station-featuring-lilly-angelocci-and-brian-hand/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/inventing-a-lean-vaccine-super-station-featuring-lilly-angelocci-and-brian-hand/#comments Thu, 06 May 2021 15:48:41 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/c951ef60-d251-3ae5-851a-8e162de4fb0c It's Episode 67 and Tracy and Elisabeth get the scoop from Brian Hand and Lilly Angelocci of UC San Diego Health. We'll get details of what drove the success of the vaccine super stations and how they've been improving healthcare with Lean. We'll let you in on an App that allows you to do real-time polling and cutting edge audience engagement techniques, and for Q&A, We'll address the fact that reading a book doesn’t guarantee you’ll remember anything from it...and what you can do about that! We're double-vaxed and ready for anything at the cafe!

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    Timeline  • 2:18 Hot Apps: "Mentimeter" uses word clouds and innovative interactions to drive engagement  • 6:17 Q&A: What's the best way to remember the books we read?  • 12:36 Featured Guests: Interview with Lilly Angelocci and Brian Hand of UC San Diego Health  • 49:42 Upcoming Events:  ◦ Webinar: How To Solve Complex Problems in a Virtual Lean Environment  ◦ Next Podcast Episode: Debbie Barnard of the Joint Commission International  ◦ UC San Diego Course: Lean Six Sigma Leadership ◦  Workshop: In the Moment: Using Improv as a People Skill

    Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: Inventing a Lean Vaccine Super Station, Featuring Lilly Angelocci and Brian Hand

    ]]>     It's Episode 67 and Tracy and Elisabeth get the scoop from Brian Hand and Lilly Angelocci of UC San Diego Health. We'll get details of what drove the success of the vaccine super stations and how they've been improving healthcare with Lean. We'll let you in on an App that allows you to do real-time polling and cutting edge audience engagement techniques, and for Q&A, We'll address the fact that reading a book doesn’t guarantee you’ll remember anything from it...and what you can do about that! We're double-vaxed and ready for anything at the cafe!

    Also Listen On: Stitcher, Apple Podcasts and Spotify

    Timeline
     • 2:18 Hot Apps: "Mentimeter" uses word clouds and innovative interactions to drive engagement
     • 6:17 Q&A: What's the best way to remember the books we read?
     • 12:36 Featured Guests: Interview with Lilly Angelocci and Brian Hand of UC San Diego Health
     • 49:42 Upcoming Events:
     ◦ Webinar: How To Solve Complex Problems in a Virtual Lean Environment
     ◦ Next Podcast Episode: Debbie Barnard of the Joint Commission International
     ◦ UC San Diego Course: Lean Six Sigma Leadership
    ◦  Workshop: In the Moment: Using Improv as a People Skill

    Thanks for Listening!
    Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: Inventing a Lean Vaccine Super Station, Featuring Lilly Angelocci and Brian Hand

    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3100 67 full     Care for People & Animals Drives Award-Winning Improvement, featuring Audrey Lang and Tina Nguyen Care for People & Animals Drives Award-Winning Improvement, featuring Audrey Lang and Tina Nguyen https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/care-for-people-animals-drives-award-winning-improvement-featuring-audrey-lang-and-tina-nguyen/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/care-for-people-animals-drives-award-winning-improvement-featuring-audrey-lang-and-tina-nguyen/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:23:58 -0400 JITCafe.podbean.com/fdd6528b-3595-37e6-9ba7-4b64db4201cd It's Episode 66 and Tracy & Elisabeth find out how the San Diego Humane Society won the "Top Workplace" Award. Organizational leaders Audrey Lang and Tina Nguyen describe how their care-centered culture improves their ability to rehabilitate animals while simultaneously driving improvement efforts with employee "bliss." We’ll let you in on an app we’re using to jazz up learner engagement and for Q&A we’ll dig into a paradox: The opposite of talking isn’t listening, it’s waiting to talk. Come enjoy spring at the cafe!

    Also Listen On: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify

    Timeline  • 2:00 Hot Apps: "Kahoot!" amps learner engagement with competition  • 6:45 Q&A: “Is the opposite of listening waiting to talk?”  • 16:57 Featured Guest Interview: Audrey Lang & Tina Nguyen of The San Diego Humane Society  • 49:42 Upcoming Events:  ◦ Webinar: How the Shingo Model Can Revolutionize Your Culture  ◦ UC San Diego Course: Lean Six Sigma Leadership ◦ Next Podcast Episode: Brian Hand and Lilly Angelocci of UC San Diego Health

    Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts and stay tuned for more events by subscribing to JITCafe.com The Video Podcast: Care for People & Animals Drives Award-Winning Improvement, featuring Audrey Lang and Tina Nguyen is posted on JITCafe.com.

    ]]>     It's Episode 66 and Tracy & Elisabeth find out how the San Diego Humane Society won the "Top Workplace" Award. Organizational leaders Audrey Lang and Tina Nguyen describe how their care-centered culture improves their ability to rehabilitate animals while simultaneously driving improvement efforts with employee "bliss." We’ll let you in on an app we’re using to jazz up learner engagement and for Q&A we’ll dig into a paradox: The opposite of talking isn’t listening, it’s waiting to talk. Come enjoy spring at the cafe!

    Also Listen On: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify

    Timeline
     • 2:00 Hot Apps: "Kahoot!" amps learner engagement with competition
     • 6:45 Q&A: “Is the opposite of listening waiting to talk?”
     • 16:57 Featured Guest Interview: Audrey Lang & Tina Nguyen of The San Diego Humane Society
     • 49:42 Upcoming Events:
     ◦ Webinar: How the Shingo Model Can Revolutionize Your Culture
     ◦ UC San Diego Course: Lean Six Sigma Leadership
    ◦ Next Podcast Episode: Brian Hand and Lilly Angelocci of UC San Diego Health

    Thanks for Listening!
    Listen to more podcasts and stay tuned for more events by subscribing to JITCafe.com
    The Video Podcast: Care for People & Animals Drives Award-Winning Improvement, featuring Audrey Lang and Tina Nguyen is posted on JITCafe.com.

    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3323 66 full     The Toyota Way Brings Kata Into the Mix, Featuring Jeff Liker The Toyota Way Brings Kata Into the Mix, Featuring Jeff Liker https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-toyota-way-brings-kata-into-the-mix-featuring-jeff-liker/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/the-toyota-way-brings-kata-into-the-mix-featuring-jeff-liker/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:29:34 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/8c0093d8-79da-36a4-872f-8db7b1f29356 It's Episode 65 and 16 years later, The Iconic Toyota Way gets a remodel. In this month’s interview, author Jeff Liker discusses his coffee talks with former student Mike Rother that led to a second edition. Tune in for Jeff’s take on artificial intelligence, Toyota Kata and grit. For our In The News segment, we’ll highlight how Lean Six Sigma supported UC San Diego Health’s collaboration with the San Diego Padres to hit the goal of getting the entire city vaccinated. For Q&A we’ll answer a question about the impact of COVID-19 on productivity: Has it gone up or down? And then we’ll tell you all about upcoming webinars and courses. It’s warm at the cafe—so stick around!

    Also Listen On: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify

    Timeline  • 2:20 In The News: UC San Diego Health and the San Diego Padres create a vaccine superstation  • 4:40 Q&A  ◦ “Has productivity decreased during the pandemic?”  • 10:40 Featured Guest  ◦ Interview with Jeff Liker, Author of The Toyota Way, second edition  • 49:42 Upcoming Events  ◦ Webinar: How Lean Six Sigma Problem Solvers can Hone their People Skills  ◦ UC San Diego Course: Lean Six Sigma Leadership

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    ]]>     It's Episode 65 and 16 years later, The Iconic Toyota Way gets a remodel. In this month’s interview, author Jeff Liker discusses his coffee talks with former student Mike Rother that led to a second edition. Tune in for Jeff’s take on artificial intelligence, Toyota Kata and grit. For our In The News segment, we’ll highlight how Lean Six Sigma supported UC San Diego Health’s collaboration with the San Diego Padres to hit the goal of getting the entire city vaccinated. For Q&A we’ll answer a question about the impact of COVID-19 on productivity: Has it gone up or down? And then we’ll tell you all about upcoming webinars and courses. It’s warm at the cafe—so stick around!

    Also Listen On: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify

    Timeline
     • 2:20 In The News: UC San Diego Health and the San Diego Padres create a vaccine superstation
     • 4:40 Q&A
     ◦ “Has productivity decreased during the pandemic?”
     • 10:40 Featured Guest
     ◦ Interview with Jeff Liker, Author of The Toyota Way, second edition
     • 49:42 Upcoming Events
     ◦ Webinar: How Lean Six Sigma Problem Solvers can Hone their People Skills
     ◦ UC San Diego Course: Lean Six Sigma Leadership

    Thanks for Listening!
    Listen to more podcasts.
    The Video Podcast: Just-In-Time Cafe, Episode 65 –The Toyota Way Brings Kata Into the Mix, Featuring Jeff Liker is posted on JITCafe.com.

    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 3077 65 full     Turning Problem Solvers into Innovators, Featuring Bella Englebach Turning Problem Solvers into Innovators, Featuring Bella Englebach https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/turning-problem-solvers-into-innovators-featuring-bella-englebach/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/turning-problem-solvers-into-innovators-featuring-bella-englebach/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:08:50 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/7e5c9a15-563e-3d21-9ace-a9b39eeef978 It's Episode 64 of the Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast! Is creativity seen as "fluffy?" Is Six Sigma seen as "old hat?" Are you struggling to reconcile creativity with Lean problem solving? Check out this month's interview with Bella Englebach, who’s new book, Creatively Lean, guides problem solvers to be better innovators. For our “Hot Apps” segment we’ll cover one of the virtual white boards that people are buzzing about since they can’t gather around a flip chart. And for Q&A, we’ll answer a question about alternatives to a controversial word, “countermeasure.” Okay, we started that controversy, but it's true--people want alternatives! There's a line out the door, but if you put something in a mug you can join us from your couch!

    Timeline  • 1:55 Hot Apps: Virtual White Board—MURAL  • 5:58 Q&A  ◦ “How do you feel about the word, 'countermeasure'?”  • 10:40 Featured Guest  ◦ Interview with Bella Englebach, Author of Creatively Lean  • 41:41 Upcoming Events  ◦ Webinar: How to Apply Visionary Planning to Personal Goal Setting  ◦ Webinar: How Lean Six Sigma Problem Solvers Can Hone their People Skills  ◦ Next Podcast Episode: Interview with Jeff Liker, Author of the new second edition of The Toyota Way   Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts. Find us on:  - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Stitcher - RSS Feed:  https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

    Subscribe to get all the latest resources at JITCafe.com

    ]]>     It's Episode 64 of the Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast! Is creativity seen as "fluffy?" Is Six Sigma seen as "old hat?" Are you struggling to reconcile creativity with Lean problem solving? Check out this month's interview with Bella Englebach, who’s new book, Creatively Lean, guides problem solvers to be better innovators. For our “Hot Apps” segment we’ll cover one of the virtual white boards that people are buzzing about since they can’t gather around a flip chart. And for Q&A, we’ll answer a question about alternatives to a controversial word, “countermeasure.” Okay, we started that controversy, but it's true--people want alternatives! There's a line out the door, but if you put something in a mug you can join us from your couch!

    Timeline
     • 1:55 Hot Apps: Virtual White Board—MURAL
     • 5:58 Q&A
     ◦ “How do you feel about the word, 'countermeasure'?”
     • 10:40 Featured Guest
     ◦ Interview with Bella Englebach, Author of Creatively Lean
     • 41:41 Upcoming Events
     ◦ Webinar: How to Apply Visionary Planning to Personal Goal Setting
     ◦ Webinar: How Lean Six Sigma Problem Solvers Can Hone their People Skills
     ◦ Next Podcast Episode: Interview with Jeff Liker, Author of the new second edition of The Toyota Way
     
    Thanks for Listening!
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    Find us on: 
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    - Spotify
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    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2593 64 full     Solving the People Problem Solving the People Problem https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/solving-the-people-problem/ https://JITCafe.podbean.com/e/solving-the-people-problem/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:37:18 -0500 JITCafe.podbean.com/477b8610-a48a-30d4-8716-059c8d20b7b5 It's Episode 63 of the Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast! Come join Tracy O'Rourke and Elisabeth Swan for a relaunch of their beloved Continuous Improvement gabfest. The highlight is their interview with Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, Co-Founders of Integris Performance Advisors where they discuss their new book, “The People Problem”. They've come up with some tactical steps we can take to improve our EQ (Emotional Intelligence) and solve one of the biggest problems in organizations today.

     

    For the "In The News" segment, Tracy describes what’s happening at Kitchens for Good. A San Diego nonprofit that is both feeding and employing those in need. They are attracting a lot of local Lean talent who are applying process improvement so this nonprofit can make the most of its resources. And for Q&A, they'll answer a question about the success of the recent trend toward remote Lean events. Come join them for a jolt of Lean caffeine. It's a great day back at the cafe!

    ]]>     It's Episode 63 of the Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast! Come join Tracy O'Rourke and Elisabeth Swan for a relaunch of their beloved Continuous Improvement gabfest. The highlight is their interview with Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, Co-Founders of Integris Performance Advisors where they discuss their new book, “The People Problem”. They've come up with some tactical steps we can take to improve our EQ (Emotional Intelligence) and solve one of the biggest problems in organizations today.

     

    For the "In The News" segment, Tracy describes what’s happening at Kitchens for Good. A San Diego nonprofit that is both feeding and employing those in need. They are attracting a lot of local Lean talent who are applying process improvement so this nonprofit can make the most of its resources. And for Q&A, they'll answer a question about the success of the recent trend toward remote Lean events. Come join them for a jolt of Lean caffeine. It's a great day back at the cafe!

    ]]>     Just-in-Time Cafe false No 2186 5 63 full Solving the People Problem