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KaiNexus: Continuous Improvement, Leadership, and More

KaiNexuswww.kainexus.com
The KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast features content from our webinars. We also share conversations with KaiNexus team members and customers from time to time. This podcast brings you information about continuous improvement best practices, employee engagement, lean, six sigma (and related improvement disciplines) and more. Join us as we explore the nuances of creating a culture of continuous improvement, no matter your level of expertise or your industry.
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Episodes

Lisa Hanna - What would you say you do here?

The fifth in our series called “what would you say you do here?” where KaiNexus team members talk about what they do and a passion from outside of work. Today - Lisa Hanna, Strategic Account Manager.

Apr 01, 20197 min

Matt Banna - What would you say you do here?

The fourth in our series called “what would you say you do here?” where KaiNexus team members talk about what they do and a passion from outside of work. Today - Matt Banna, Solutions Engineer.

Mar 12, 20195 min

Why Great Leaders Must Unlearn to Succeed in Today’s...

Webinar by Barry O'Reilly March 6 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Barry O'Reilly In this session, you will: Learn to use a systematic approach to adapting your behaviors and mindset in order to meet the demands of an exponential rate of innovation. Discover how to let go, reframe, and rethink past successes in order to succeed in the future. Identify and address the personal obstacles that you need to unlearn. Challenge your thinking, get outside your comfort zone, and achieve results beyond wh...

Mar 06, 201959 min

Pursuing Zero Harm: A Powerful Platform for Embedding Lean C

Pursuing Zero Harm: A Powerful Platform for Embedding Lean Capability February 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Meghan Scanlon In this webinar, you will learn: The strategy behind an organization's True North and setting goals at perfect The power of safety as a value and how to use it to engage people in improving their work Critical capabilities you need to develop in your organization on a transformational journey of operational excellence Megan Scanlon Meghan Scanlon is a principal of Val...

Feb 28, 20191 hr 1 min

Cailyn Lewis - What would you say you do here?

The third in our series called "what would you say you do here?" where KaiNexus team members talk about what they do and an interest from outside of work. Today - Cailyn Lews, Test Engineer.

Feb 28, 20199 min

Webinar Preview - Barry O'Reilly on Unlearning

A preview of an upcoming webinar to be presented by Barry O'Reilly on March 6. http://www.kainexus.com/webinars Why Great Leaders Must Unlearn to Succeed in Today’s Exponential World March 6 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Barry O'Reilly In this session, you will: Learn to use a systematic approach to adapting your behaviors and mindset in order to meet the demands of an exponential rate of innovation. Discover how to let go, reframe, and rethink past successes in order to succeed in the future...

Feb 25, 20197 min

Clint Corley - What would you say you do here?

The second in our series called "what would you say you do here?" where KaiNexus team members talk about what they do and a passion from outside of work. Today - Clint Corley, Enterprise Account Executive

Feb 21, 20199 min

Webinar Preview - Meghan Scanlon and Zero Harm

A preview of an upcoming webinar to be presented by Meghan Scanlon on February 27. http://www.kainexus.com/webinars Pursuing Zero Harm: A Powerful Platform for Embedding Lean Capability February 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Meghan Scanlon In this webinar, you will learn: The strategy behind an organization's True North and setting goals at perfect The power of safety as a value and how to use it to engage people in improving their work Critical capabilities you need to develop in your org...

Feb 18, 201912 min

Greg Jacobson - What would you say you do here at KaiNexus?

The first in our series of podcasts inspired by a scene in the movie "Office Space" -- "what would you say... you do here?" Going first is our CEO and co-founder, Dr. Greg Jacobson -- leading by example. You'll also hear Greg talk about the one weekly habit / activity outside of work that he wouldn't dream of missing.

Feb 14, 20199 min

KataCon5 and TWI Summit - Lean Frontiers

Mark Graban, of KaiNexus, chats with Jim Huntzinger and Dwayne Butcher of Lean Frontiers about their upcoming events, KataCon 5 and the TWI Summit, being held in Savannah, GA. Learn more at http://www.leanfrontiers.com/skillsweek/

Jan 28, 201912 min

Webinar: Applying Strategy Deployment to Your Personal Goals

Presented by Jess Orr, Hosted by Mark Graban of KaiNexus This covers topics including: - Grasp the basic concepts of the Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment process - Contrast the Hoshin Kanri approach with other strategy and goal-setting methods - Learn how to use the Hoshin process for personal goal development and execution - Gain actionable understanding of how you can apply Hoshin Kanri in your own life About Jess Orr Jess is a continuous improvement thinker and practitioner with 10+ years exp...

Jan 10, 201959 min

Applying Strategy Deployment to Your Personal Goals

A preview of an upcoming webinar: Applying Strategy Deployment to Your Personal Goals January 10 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Jess Orr We will cover topics including: Grasp the basic concepts of the Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment process Contrast the Hoshin Kanri approach with other other strategy and goal-setting methods Learn how to use the Hoshin process for personal goal development and execution Gain actionable understanding of how you can apply Hoshin Kanri in your own life Jess Orr ...

Dec 31, 201812 min

How One Community Hospital is Creating a Culture of Continuo

Webinar: How One Community Hospital is Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement Presented by Mike McGowan, Director of Process Excellence at Marietta Memorial Hospital Learn how Memorial Health System uses training and five specific roles to build and spread a culture of continuous improvement Hear what MHS has done well and where we could improve Discuss the leadership behaviors necessary to accomplish a culture change Mike McGowan Director of Process Excellence | Marietta Memorial Hospital...

Nov 28, 201858 min

Webinar Preview: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvemen

A preview of the upcoming webinar "How One Community Hospital is Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement" Presented by Mike McGowan, Director of Process Excellence at Marietta Memorial Hospital Register at https://kainexus.com/webinars

Nov 16, 20187 min

Take 2: Ask Us Anything Episode #21

(Sorry for the audio echo problem the first time) This time, Mark Graban is joined by Jeff Roussel, the VP of Sales for KaiNexus. They discuss these questions: What is your favorite book(s) about improvement? Do you use Kaizen in your personal life outside of work? How can Kaizen principles be applied to sales? What type of processes can sales improve? How do you teach new KaiNexus employees about Kaizen? What do the most successful KaiNexus customers do differently than others? What mistakes do...

Oct 01, 201833 min

Webinar Recording: Putting Strategy Back in Strategy Deployment

Presented by Jeff Hunter, President of Jeff Hunter Strategy. Hosted by Mark Graban of KaiNexus. Managing vision and purpose with strategic agility has never been more important for health care leaders in a turbulent and transforming industry. We know that our old mental models and systems for strategic planning are insufficient; yet in our early attempts to translate the lean-based system of hoshin planning into strategy deployment, the essence of strategy has been lost in translation. We strugg...

Sep 24, 201857 min

Preview: Putting Strategy Back in Strategy Deployment

Mark Graban is joined by Jeff Hunter, President of Jeff Hunter Strategy, to give a preview of his upcoming webinar on September 24. Register here: https://info.kainexus.com/improvement-disciplines/strategy-deployment/putting-strategy-back-in-strategy-deployment/webinar/signup

Sep 18, 20188 min

Webinar: TWI and Kata: Skill Patterns to Develop a Culture...

TWI and Kata: Skill Patterns to Develop a Culture of Coaching A webinar presented by Oscar Roche, hosted and moderated by Mark Graban of KaiNexus. Oscar Roche will discuss how learning and developing the skills provided by the practices of Training within Industry (TWI) and Kata behaviors will develop good coaching practices while simultaneously developing the culture and actual practice of process improvement in your organization. You will learn: The basics of TWI and Kata practices How these s...

Aug 14, 20181 hr 1 min

Webinar Preview: TWI and Kata

Mark Graban of KaiNexus interviews Oscar Roche, one of the two presenters in our upcoming webinar titled: TWI and Kata: Skill Patterns to Develop a Culture of Coaching To register, visit https://info.kainexus.com/improvement-disciplines/toyota-kata/twi-and-kata/webinar/signup

Aug 03, 201811 min

Ask Us Anything! Episode #20

Mark Graban and Dr. Greg Jacbson of KaiNexus answer your questions about sustaining and reinvigorating continuous improvement, Mark's use of "Lean publishing" for his new book, "Measures of Success," whether KaiNexus is still a "startup" or not, and more. http://www.kainexus.com/webinars

Jul 24, 201832 min

Webinar: Easing the Pain of Change

Webinar recording from June 27, 2018. In this webinar you will: Uncover one common change management teaching that's flat-out wrong (and what to do instead) Understand the psychology of change and its relation to Respect for People and Continuous Improvement Discover the one most important factor to help transform to a Lean culture Learn 8 practical steps to help teams embrace change more quickly Jamie Parker Process + Results Leadership Coaching Jamie has served in operations management roles f...

Jun 27, 201859 min

Webinar Preview: How to Ease the Pain of Change

Mark Graban interviews Jamie V. Parker about her upcoming webinar titled "How to Ease the Pain of Change." The live broadcast will be June 27. Click here to register to attend or get a recording: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/culture-of-continuous-improvement/how-to-ease-the-pain-of-change/webinar/signup In this webinar you will: Uncover one common change management teaching that's flat-out wrong (and what to do instead) Understand the psychology of change and its relation to ...

Jun 19, 201817 min

Using Hoshin Kanri to Align and Coordinate Your Lean Strateg

Using Hoshin Kanri to Align and Coordinate Your Lean Strategy (Webinar) A webinar hosted by KaiNexus, presented by: Joanna Omi Consulting Director | Rona Consulting Group, the Lean practice of Moss Adams Craig Vercruysse Consulting Partner | Rona Consulting Group, the Lean practice of Moss Adams In this webinar you will learn: How the Hoshin practice evolves over time When to use an X-Matrix vs. an A3 The relationship between visual management and Hoshin Kanri The relationship between developing...

May 31, 20181 hr 1 min

Webinar: Pets and Vets: Applying Lean in Unexpected Places

Presented by Chip Ponsford, DVM Hosted by Mark Graban of KaiNexus In this webinar, you will learn: How to apply Lean thinking in unique settings Examples of waste and opportunities for improvement in a veterinary office setting How patients, clients, veterinarians, and staff benefit from Lean Examples of improvements using Lean methods

May 07, 20181 hr

A Look at Software Built for Top-Down Improvement v2

A KaiNexus webinar presented by Jeff Roussel. You can view video and the demo on our YouTube Channel. Join us for a brief KaiNexus demo focusing on key elements of using technology to support top-down improvement, including: Rolling out a Standard Improvement Methodology Problem-Solving Tools Managing PDSA / A3 / DMAIC in KaiNexus Rapid Improvement Events / Kaizen Events

Apr 26, 201832 min

Ask Us Anything! Episode #19

With Mark Graban and Dr. Greg Jacobson, as they answer questions from the KaiNexus community. Topics include: safety leadership, leadership behaviors for a culture of continuous improvement, our favorite KaiNexus software features, backlogs of improvement ideas, and more.

Apr 17, 201836 min

v2.0 Webinar: Engaging Leaders and the Baldrige Framework...

With improved audio: Engaging Leaders and the Baldrige Framework to Advance Excellence A Look into the Extraordinary Work at Mary Greeley Medical Center Presented by Karen Kiel Rosser, MHA, CLSSGB Vice President of Quality Mary Greeley Medical Center Ron Smith, MPA, CLSSGB Process Improvement Coordinator Mary Greeley Medical Center Hosted by Mark Graban and KaiNexus In this webinar, you will learn: How MGMC combines various methodologies to improve A high-level view of MGMC’s improvement journey...

Mar 30, 20181 hr 1 min

Webinar: A Deep Dive into A3 Thinking

A Deep Dive into A3 Thinking March 5 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Presented by Jess Orr We will cover topics including: A3 Thinking: A Quick Refresher When to Use an A3 vs. Other Tools How to Engage Others in the Process Change Management 101 The Hardest Part: Sustaining the Gains About the Presenter: Jess Orr Jess is a continuous improvement thinker and practitioner with 10+ years experience in a variety of industries, including automotive at Toyota. She holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engine...

Mar 05, 201858 min

Webinar - How a Lean Adoption Strategy for Public Schools Ap

How a Lean Adoption Strategy for Public Schools Applies to Everyone Presented by Harry Kenworthy In this webinar, you will learn: Why Lean fails too often Why organizational “knowledge” undermines Lean When and how leadership should be engaged A “Proven Path” strategy for launching a Lean initiative; how two weeks means all the difference for success Harry Kenworthy Harry is Principal and Manager of the Quality and Productivity Improvement Center (QPIC, LLC), a consulting organization he founded...

Feb 19, 20181 hr 1 min

Ask Us Anything! Episode #18

Mark Graban and Dr. Greg Jacobson of KaiNexus take questions from our community Topics in this episode include: - Effective gemba visits and observation by leaders - Finding meaningful alignment in metrics from top to bottom in strategy deployment - What role can state and national organizations play in advancing LEAN Healthcare initiatives? Is there an opportunity for Nursing organizations and/or unions that's being overlooked? - We need to move our 5S efforts and auditing to a higher level - s...

Feb 13, 201831 min
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