The Improvement Nerds Podcast

Chick-fil-A’s Secret to Efficiency: How They Master Process Improvement | Featuring David Reid?? Ever wondered how Chick-fil-A moves so fast while delivering top-tier customer service? In this episode of the Improvement Nerds Podcast, we sit down with...

??? New Podcast Episode: Lean Leadership & Lessons from Japan with Katie Anderson! ?? This month on the Improvement Nerds podcast, we’re thrilled to host Katie Anderson, lean leadership expert, author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn, and all-around improvement enthusiast! Fresh from her latest study trip to Japan, Katie shares incredible insights about people-centered processes, strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri), and the magic of fostering psychological safety in teams. ?? What you’ll learn: ? How leaders can create environments where teams thrive ? The role of Nemawashi (tilling the soil) in decision-making ? Balancing short-term wins with long-term people development ? Tips for becoming a transformational leader who inspires change Katie’s passion for improvement is contagious, and this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways for anyone looking to lead with intention, connect strategy to execution, and unlock their team’s potential. ?? Don’t miss this inspiring episode! ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gyk4aAwM ?? Learn more about Katie’s book: https://lnkd.in/dHH3E25 Let’s keep the conversation going! What’s one insight or takeaway that resonated with you? Share your thoughts below! ?? #LeanLeadership #ContinuousImprovement #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #HoshinKanri #PsychologicalSafety #ImprovementNerds #KatieAnderson

In this episode of Improvement Nerds, we’re joined by Katie Anderson, lean leadership expert and author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. Fresh from her latest study trip to Japan, Katie shares powerful insights on people-centered leadership,...

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New Year. New Goals. Same commitment to making change fun (and processes better). ??? Whether you're tackling bottlenecks, reducing waste, or just trying to find where the heck that one email went—2025 is the year to level up. ?? Here’s to fewer headaches, smoother processes, and a whole lot of improvement magic. ??? Happy New Year from your favorite Improvement Nerds! ?? #HappyNewYear #ImprovementNerds #MakeChangeFun #LeanInto2025 #NewYearNewProcesses #QualityMadeFun

The People Factor: Leveraging Job Relations for Sustainable Change ? In this episode of the Improvement Nerd Podcast, we dive into Job Relations (JR)—a cornerstone of Training Within Industry (TWI). April Thomas Schmidt, a TWI expert, shares how JR...

In episode 18, I nerd out with KJ McGlinn about the importance of having a servant's heart and giving. Per KJ, "those that give, get". Regardless of the size of the gift. As a representative of the Make A Wish organization, KJ helps to bring dreams to...

In this episode, Sarah brings her global health experience, travel nursing experience, and passion for caring for the caregiver to the table as we envision how much better healthcare could be if we provided healthcare professionals the space they need...

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??? On the 1??1??th day of #Improvemas, my true love gave to me… ?????????????????????? eleven bottlenecks busting, ???????????????????? ten leaders learning, ?????????????????? nine tactics tracking, ???????????? eight solutions sticking, ????????????? seven wastes a-whittling, ????????? six standards staying, ?????????? five VALUE STREAMS, ???????? four Improvement Nerds, ???? three Kaizen wins, ????? two Kanban hubs, ??????? and the gift of process efficiency! #ImprovementNerds #LeanLife #BottleneckBusters #LeadershipLearning #TacticalTracking #StickySolutions #EliminateWaste #StandardWork #ValueStreams #KaizenPower #KanbanLove #TwelveDaysOfImprovemas #BetterProcessesBetterLife ????