The Lean Solutions Podcast

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Andy Olrich, and guest Royden Johnson, discuss the importance of vulnerability and courage in leadership. Royden Johnson emphasized the need for leaders to move from imitation to differentiation to embrace vulnerability effectively.About the Guest:Royden Johnson is a distinguished manufacturing leader with extensive ex

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Catherine McDonald, and guest Vince Lanni, discuss the power of curiosity in business improvement. Vince, a restaurant consultant, emphasizes the importance of curiosity in problem-solving and team engagement.About the Guest:Vince helps bars and restaurants make more money, faster — guaranteed. After a successful career op

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Patrick Gaughan discuss the balance of structure and creativity in continuous improvement. They emphasize the importance of leadership, data-driven decision-making, and empowering employees through rapid improvement workshops.About the Guest:With 33 years of experience at a Fortune 100 com

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Andy Olrich, and guest Adam Lawrence discuss the importance of focusing on people first in process optimization, while emphasizing the need to engage and empower employees.About the Guest:Adam Lawrence, the creator of the Wheel of Sustainability, is the Managing Partner of Process Improvement Partners, LLC. He has decades of

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, host Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Matt Singh discuss the importance of putting people first in Lean Six Sigma transformations. They emphasize the need for leadership to lead by example, provide support, and create a culture where employees feel valued.About the Guest:Matt is a Senior Project Manager at Children's Nebraska. Prior to that he spen

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Scott Gauvin discuss how the principle of "respect for people" goes beyond individual actions to become an organizational-wide practice that fosters culture transformation, engagement, and continuous improvement. They explore strategies for leaders to cultivate a learning culture, emphasizing act

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Andy Olrich discuss the evolution of Lean over the past decade, emphasizing the shift from a tool-focused approach to a more human-centric, culturally embedded practice. They highlight the importance of adaptability, technology integration, and continuous improvement.About the Hosts:Catherine McDonald is a Lean and L

What You’ll Learn:In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh and Catherine McDonald discuss the future of Lean leadership by, emphasizing the need for adaptability, flexibility, and a growth mindset. They highlight the importance of intellectual humility, global citizenship, and ethical and social responsibility.About the Hosts:Catherine McDonald is a Lean and Leadership Coach. H

What You’ll Learn In this episode, host Patrick Adams and Shane Daughenbaugh discuss Senator Ricketts' address to Congress on government efficiency, highlighting the transformative impact of Lean and Six Sigma. About the Hosts: Shayne Daughenbaugh is a seasoned Process Improvement Project Manager with over 5 years of experience at the State of Nebraska, holding the distinction of

What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss the importance of a "fail-forward" culture, where failures are seen as opportunities for learning rather than setbacks. They emphasize the need for leaders to model vulnerability, focus on learning rather than blame, and establish clear boundaries. About the Hosts: Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of