Join us for episode 27 of our popular Ask Us Anything webinar series to listen to questions answered by this dynamic duo from KaiNexus' team of continuous improvement experts: Mark Graban & Greg Jacobson. Topics and Questions Today Are: Why is Greg bouncing up and down? How do you convince management that implementing Lean is a long-term methodology? Whist CI has been around for a long time, with many different tools of CI, what are the most recent new tools or systems of CI that are gatheri...
Feb 22, 2020•34 min
Join us for episode 26 of our popular Ask Us Anything webinar series to listen to questions answered by this dynamic duo from KaiNexus' team of continuous improvement experts: Mark Graban & Greg Jacobson. Topics and Questions Today Are: Can you provide guidance on how to determine performance indicators? I am in the business of certification exams and most of my work is focused on coaching working groups to reduce process waste and creating solutions to challenges that resulted in errors. I'...
Jan 17, 2020•35 min
A webinar presented by Mark Graban, hosted by KaiNexus. See the slides: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/continuous-improvement-leadership/alignment-and-intrinsic-motivation/webinar/signup In this webinar, you will learn: - The real meaning of "the carrot and the stick - The difference between motivating people and not demotivating them - The role of "recognition and rewards" in continuous improvement - The leadership behaviors that drive participation and alignment related to im...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Online: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/continuous-improvement-leadership/guide-change/webinar/signup Presented by Ritu Ward In this webinar, you will learn: Leadership elements of change management Designing a system to navigate leadership behaviors Reflections of “A Journey” using elements discussed Ritu Ward is the Regional Vice President for Mercy Labs in the West Region. She is an accomplished and talented executive leader in healthcare operations and system designs. Ward h...
Nov 20, 2019•46 min
Register at https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/continuous-improvement-leadership/guide-change/webinar/signup Leadership Behaviors to Guide Effective Change Today's podcast is a quick preview of the upcoming webinar, presented by Ritu Ward and hosted by Jeff Roussel. November 19 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET In this webinar, you will learn: Leadership elements of change management Designing a system to navigate leadership behaviors Reflections of “A Journey” using elements discussed About the...
Nov 15, 2019•3 min
For the latest in our series, our guest is Kade Jansson, an onboarding manager who is part of the KaiNexus customer experience team. Today, we talk about why Kade joined the company three years ago, as he found an opportunity to combine interests in technology and business -- a hybrid of those two interests -- in a way that solves problems for customers. We also talk about disc golf and chat more about Kade's backyard chickens... and you won't be surprised that he's going through successful PDCA...
Nov 07, 2019•13 min
For the latest in our series, we're joined by Adam Darnell, the training and enablement manager at KaiNexus. In this episode, Adam talks about the three factors that were pillars of his recent search for a new opportunity: 1) company culture 2) mentoring and leadership and 3) personal and professional growth opportunities. Adam shares advice for others about how they can learn more about a company's culture before joining. We also chat about two of his passions outside of work -- composing music...
Nov 05, 2019•10 min
For the latest in our series, we're joined by Bri Hudock, an account manager who joined the KaiNexus team very recently -- September, 2019. You'll hear why having a strong mission is important, how Lean makes her think of Carol Dweck's "growth mindset" concept, and you'll also hear a bit about her passion outside of the workplace -- improv comedy. Learn more about the KaiNexus team: https://www.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/kainexus-team...
Oct 30, 2019•11 min
Join us in episode 25 of our popular Ask Us Anything webinar series to listen to questions answered by this dynamic duo from KaiNexus' team of continuous improvement experts: Mark Graban & Greg Jacobson. Topics and Questions Today Are: Do you dress up for Halloween? How important is it to have a single accepted methodology at an organization? (e.g. PDCA, DMAIC) -- can this cause confusion? How does KAINEXUS differentiate from a Project management software like Monday.com or Asana? How do we ...
Oct 28, 2019•33 min
Recorded October 15, 2019 Presented by Paul Wainwright, hosted by Mark Graban and KaiNexus Learning Objectives: Reflect on traditional idealisms of change management and consider how these may be your enemy Identify the need for positive deviance in an organizational setting Consider the cultural elements required to not only embrace positive deviance by also promote and encourage it Paul Wainwright BSc (Hons) MSc MBA CMgr MCMI Managing Director, Initi8 Business Excellence Paul is the Managing D...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min
On October 15th, I'll be hosting the latest in our KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Webinar series . I'm really excited that the presenter will be Paul Wainright, as he has been a great advocate for KaiNexus. Click here to register for the webinar , which is intended to provide tips for leaders and managers: Learning to Embrace Positive Deviance "Learning Objectives: Reflect on traditional idealisms of change management and consider how these may be your enemy Identify the need for positive devia...
Sep 27, 2019•8 min
We saw Cinnamon give a great presentation at this year's Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit, so we asked her to do a podcast with us talking about Daily Tiered Huddles and how that fits into the Lean approach at Cleveland Clinic. Hosted by Mark Graban Here is a link to the Cleveland Clinic Improvement Model that we discuss. ` What role does Visual Management play in the CCIM system? What are the “tiered huddles?” Can you talk first about the front-line huddles? What gets talked about? What ar...
Sep 16, 2019•42 min
Webinar recorded on Sept 10, 2019 -- Presented by Mark Valenti, hosted by Mark Graban and KaiNexus. From Ambivalence to Action: Leadership Lessons from Motivational Interviewing Most people struggle with changing their behavior. Changes seem overwhelming and unreachable. As professionals, we often support, educate, and coach people to continuously improve behavior. You are invited to join your colleagues for a unique webinar that will help you build your change coaching skills and learn new appr...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This is a preview of the webinar that will be presented on Sept 10 by Mark Valenti. Click the link to register From Ambivalence to Action: Leadership Lessons from Motivational Interviewing The same link will work for the recording after Sept 10. Mark Valenti has a background in health systems management, human behavior, and patient activation. He enjoys connecting with partners such as the National Board of Medical Examiners with their China Health Coach program or with Australia’s Flinders Univ...
Sep 06, 2019•8 min
Mark Graban and Dr. Greg Jacobson from KaiNexus once again take questions from our customers and our community. Topics include: Hurricane Dorian and Greg's experience in The Bahamas How to convince top management that improvement is key initiative that must be taken during recession? What are some standard measurements used for improvement projects that could be rolled up to an overall measurement goal. (i.e. I am the central continuous office for State of Iowa, I would like individual agencies ...
Sep 04, 2019•36 min
Mark Graban talks with Jeff about why he joined KaiNexus, and we also chat about why he moved from software engineering into sales. This is the third in a new mini series that we're doing with KaiNexus people about why they joined the company.
Aug 22, 2019•10 min
Mark Graban talks with Clint about why he joined KaiNexus, and we also chat about why he enjoys working in software sales. This is the second in a new mini series that we're doing with KaiNexus people about why they joined the company.
Aug 19, 2019•9 min
A webinar presented by Taryn Davis via KaiNexus. To build Continuous Improvement (CI) as a lifestyle and mindset into the foundation of your organization, don’t be afraid to take risks! In this webinar, you will learn: -- What necessary risks look like, and why people are afraid to take them -- How taking risks allows you to lead people into a cultural shift -- How to assess your own approach to leading change and encouraging CI mindset -- How to engage those around you in coming into the change...
Aug 14, 2019•55 min
Mark Graban talks with Matt Banna about why he joined KaiNexus and why he stays with the company. We also chat about continuous improvement and sports a bit. This is the first in a new mini series that we're doing with KaiNexus people about why they joined.
Aug 14, 2019•9 min
This is a preview of Taryn's webinar, to be presented on August 14 at 1 pm ET, "Burn Your Ships! Generating Momentum for Sustained Change." To register, visit https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/culture-of-continuous-improvement/sustain/burn-your-ships/webinar/signup Taryn Davis holds her Master's of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver and has a background in Continuous Improvement and Organizational Development. She is a thought pioneer in organizational e...
Aug 05, 2019•6 min
A webinar presented on July 18 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET by Nick Shonsky In this webinar you will learn: How to encourage everybody to participate in continuous improvement and how leaders need to support them in this Why it's critically important to use "incidents" to capture improvement opportunities that might otherwise be lost What the "pyramid of success" is and how an organization can build commitment and trust How to align and improve an organization's culture Nick Shonsky is the Director of Co...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr
Episode number eight 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 - Mark Graban, Senor Advisor (hosted by Clint Corley).
Jun 26, 2019•8 min
Presented by Chris Burnham The Q&A session will be recorded later, to be shared as a separate episode in the podcast. In this webinar you will learn: How to navigate the different roles you will have to play as a Continuous Improvement Leader About the different constituencies that you need to identify and serve as an effective Continuous Improvement Leader Some countermeasures to the common pitfalls and mistakes that frustrate improvement leaders with sustainment of improvement programs Abo...
Jun 05, 2019•38 min
We're joined today by Chris Burnham as he gives a bit of a preview of his upcoming webinar on June 5. Solutions for Sustaining an Improvement Program June 5 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Chris Burnham, Hosted by Mark Graban and KaiNexus In this webinar you will learn: How to navigate the different roles you will have to play as a Continuous Improvement Leader About the different constituencies that you need to identify and serve as an effective Continuous Improvement Leader Some countermeasur...
May 20, 2019•9 min
Presented May 16 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Chad Westbrook, AGCO In this webinar, you'll learn a structured approach to problem-solving using the following tools: 5G – A tool used to describe a loss phenomenon 5W1H – An approach to the revised phenomenon 4M1D – Defining the contributing factors to the revised phenomenon 4M1D Confirmation – Validating the contributing factors 5 Why’s – Root cause and effective countermeasures Chad Westbrook Chad Westbrook is a manufacturing engineering mana...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Recorded May 13, 2019 It's episode 23 of our popular Ask Us Anything webinar series to listen to questions answered by this dynamic duo from KaiNexus' team of continuous improvement experts: Mark Graban & Greg Jacobson. Questions and topics: What's a book that you've been reading recently?How do you measure culture in an organization? What quick-wins can you suggest with respect to culture change? What suggestions for sustaining change in culture needed to embed CI into an organisation? What...
May 13, 2019•34 min
Please join us on May 16, as KaiNexus and I host a webinar presented by a leader from one of our customers -- Chad Westbrook from A GCO Corporation . Chad is a manufacturing engineering manager and AGCO Production System manager there. It's titled: A Structured Approach to Problem-Solving. Click here to register . In this webinar, you'll learn a structured approach to problem-solving using the following tools: 5G – A tool used to describe a loss phenomenon 5W1H – An approach to the revised pheno...
May 03, 2019•7 min
Episode number seven 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 - Maggie Millard, Director of Marketing.
Apr 15, 2019•7 min
Presented by Roger Chen, hosted by Mark Graban and KaiNexus In this webinar, Roger Chen, Executive Director of Lean Transformation at IU Health, shares "lessons from the field" based on his experiences in healthcare (and previously in industry). You will learn how to identify the phases of the Transformation Continuum and adaptation of rapid improvement and project management methods to standardize efficiency and spread effectiveness -- applicable for any setting! Roger Chen Roger Chen is the Ex...
Apr 11, 2019•58 min
The sixth 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 - Jeff Roussel, VP of Sales.
Apr 08, 2019•9 min
