The Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast

It's Episode 92 and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with powerhouse author Mark Graban. They dig into his latest book that just hit the bookshelves—The Mistakes that Make Us. They delve into how he turned an innovative podcast into a bestselling workplace culture guide. For Hot Apps we highlight a way to use your phone and friends to build your habits of excellence. And for Q&A we address the challenge of showcasing the return on investment, ROI, of continuous improvement. Each improvement effort is an asset, and yet when budgets get tight, dispensing with Lean Six Sigma can be seen as a cost-saving maneuver. We’ll discuss why that happens, and what you can do about it.

 

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:20 - What's on the Menu?
• 02:11 - Hot Apps
  • HabitShare
• 09:20 - Q&A
  • "How to connect finance with problem solvers"
• 17:27 - Featured Guest
  • Mark Graban
  • Buy the book, The Mistakes That Make Us
• 51:39 - Upcoming Events
  • July Webinar: "Strategic Innovation: Empowering Changemakers"
  • Lean Leadership Workshop at UC San Diego in August
  • New Bestselling Book, "Picture Yourself A Leader"
  • New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!"

 

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It's Episode 91 and the highlight is Tracy’s interview with Rachel and Christian Ahlmann. They own a winery that answers the question, what if you combined Six Sigma with fermentation? The most efficient venue for growing, bottling, and tasting in Northern California! For Hot Apps we’re highlighting the e-gathering spot for the gig economy—named after the idea that $5 is an excellent place to start. And for Q&A we address the issue of myths and misinformation—do you know the source of the facts you’re citing?

 

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:29 - What's on the Menu?
• 02:11 - Hot Apps
  • Fiverr
• 08:55 - Q&A
  • "Do you know the source of the facts you're citing?"
• 16:13 - Featured Guest
  • Christian & Rachel Ahlmann
  • Six Sigma Ranch & Winery
• 48:27 - Upcoming Events
  • June 22 Webinar: "Creativity: Gift, Necessary Skill, or Superpower?"
  • Lean Leadership Workshop at UC San Diego in August
  • New Bestselling Book, "Picture Yourself A Leader"
  • New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!"

 

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It's Episode 90 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with a kindred Lean spirit and author, Katie Labedz! She’s written a couple of very accessible books and they uncover her secrets to helping ordinary people apply Lean to places you wouldn't expect. And for Q&A we tackle the paradoxical reality of leaders who don’t see themselves…as leaders. Why does that happen and how do you address it?

 

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:26 - What's on the Menu?
• 02:04 - Q&A
  • Do you see yourself as a leader?
• 09:22 - Featured Guest
  • Katie Labedz
• 34:50 - Upcoming Events
  • May 25 Webinar: How to Use Knowledge Management for Organizational Good with Cindy Young
  • Lean Leadership Workshop at UC San Diego in August
  • New Bestselling Book, "Picture Yourself A Leader"
  • New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!"

 

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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!

• 0:00 - Intro
• 00:38 - What's on the Menu?
• 01:15 - Featured Guests
  • Elisabeth Swan
  • Tracy O'Rourke
• 28:20 - Upcoming Events
  • April 19 Book Launch: Invitation to the Book Launch Party for Picture Yourself a Leader by Elisabeth Swan
  • April 21 Webinar: "Stay 'Flowcused': Use Lean Thinking to Go from Overwhelm to Flow" with Stefany Oliver

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It's Episode 88 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Miguel Rodriguez. Miguel is the Educational Technology Analyst in charge of Communication for this year’s Process Palooza—UC San Diego’s signature live, Lean Six Sigma Competition. He’s also been a contestant so we’ll hear his take on this crazy improvement festival. For Hot Apps we’re highlighting red-hot Artificial Intelligence—Depending on who you talk to it’s either a godsend of information, or the reason college students will never learn to write. And for Q&A we address the issue of expectations with improvement. Is it okay to improve things a little bit, or do you need to push for big dollar savings? What’s the right approach?

 

It's another great day at the cafe!

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:25 - What's on the Menu?
• 02:23 - Hot Apps
  • ChatGPT
• 07:04 - Q&A
  • Is it okay for improvements to be small? Should there be a minimum threshold for dollar savings?
• 13:21 - Featured Guest
  • Miguel Rodriguez
• 41:08 - Upcoming Events
  • March 16 Webinar: Five Ways to Build a Healthy Workplace with Kim Crowder
  • March 30 Webinar: Salsa and Standard Work: : Why You Need Recipes, and How to Write Them with Hugh Alley

 

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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!

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:38 - What's on the Menu?
• 02:18 - Hot Apps
  
  • Your calendar!
• 07:05 - Q&A
  • How do we remind people that culture is a contact sport?
• 13:15 - Featured Guest
  • Dr. Eric Cunningham
• 43:30 - Upcoming Events
  • Webinar: Five Ways to Build a Healthy Workplace

 

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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!

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:15 - What's on the Menu?
• 02:08 - Hot Apps
  
  • Valence
• 07:15 - Q&A
  • How do you leverage Lean Six Sigma-trained employees into consistent contributors?
• 18:51 - Featured Guest
  • Karen Martin
• 46:26 - Upcoming Events
  • Lean Communication Systems that Build Engagement & Trust

 

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It's Episode 85 and the highlight is our interview with the effervescent Billy Ray Taylor where we discuss his new book The Winning Link. Billy is charismatic, plain-spoken, his retirement got short-circuited by his amazing ability to help build high-performing cultures. For Hot Apps we’re highlighting a Daily Standup Meeting bot that synchronizes remote teams. And for Q&A we tapped into a leadership discussion about overcoming the biggest barriers to Lean Transformation.

 

Don't miss this last episode of the year!

• 0:06 - Intro
• 1:19 - What's On the Menu
• 1:58 - Hot Apps
  • Geekbot
• 7:22 - Q&A - "Where does the Organization need the most help?"
• 14:02 - Featured Guest - Billy Taylor
  • The Winning Link by Billy Ray Taylor on Amazon
  • Billy Ray Taylor on LinkedIn
• 45:50 - Upcoming Events
  • December 1st Webinar: "Map Your Processes to Unite Silos and Drive Success”

 

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It's Episode 84 and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Lean practitioner Arnout Orelio who's latest book, Lean Thinking for Emerging Healthcare Leaders, is coming out this fall. Great insights on what makes improvements "stick" in healthcare. For Hot Apps we spotlight a super-basic digital whiteboard that adds simple sparks to collaboration. And for Q&A we asked our community about giving credit—it’s often what people care most about –so why doesn’t it happen enough?

 

Tune in and Tracy and Elisabeth will give you the credit you deserve!

• 0:06 - Intro
• 1:24 - What's On the Menu
• 2:10 - Hot Apps
  • Google Jamboard
• 6:52 - Q&A - "Give People Ctedit - it's Free!"
  • Join the conversation on LinkedIn (click the link)!
• 15:37 - Featured Guest - Arnout Orelio
  • Lean Thinking In Healthcare
• 43:44 - Upcoming Events
  • September 15th Webinar: "Idea Boards - Costco's Key To Lean Employee Engagement”

 

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It's Episode 83 and the highlight is Tracy's interview with AME President Kimberlee Humphrey. We’ll get an inside look at the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, what's in store for the Dallas conference, and how Kimberlee is changing the status quo. For Hot Apps we’ll review a remote technique for supporting teams in their quest for reflection and growth. And for Q&A we asked our community how they resist giving advice when it might rob others of the chance to learn and grow.

It’s post labor day at the cafe, are you still wearing white?!

 

Timeline

• 0:06 - Intro
• 1:22 - What's On the Menu
• 2:05 - Hot Apps
  • Starfish Retrospective
• 7:31 - Q&A - How Do You Resist Offering Advice?
  • Join the conversation on LinkedIn (click the link)!
• 13:24 - Featured Guest - Kimberlee Humphrey
  • President of AME
• 33:30 - Upcoming Events
  • September 15th Webinar: "Zero In on Improvement Opportunities with 'Heat Maps'”
  • Fall Semester of "Lean Six Sigma Leadership" at UC San Diego: Lean Six Sigma Leadership

 

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