Applying Value Stream Concepts eBook

This is a transcription of the podcast I had with Jim Luckman of the Lean Transformations Group. Jim will be the instructor for this LEI Workshop in Indianapolis on June 22nd – Value-Stream Mapping for the Office and Service: This interactive workshop demonstrates how to apply value-stream mapping, a fundamental and critical tool, to address Read More …

Lean Problem Solving – eBook

Tracey Richardson appeared on the Business901 podcast to discuss problem solving. This is a transcription of the podcast. Tracey will be the instructor for two of the six Lean Enterprise Institute workshops June 22-24, 2010, in Indianapolis, IN. She will be facilitating Managing to Learn: The Use of the A3 Management Process and Lean Problem Read More …

Kanban discussion with David Anderson, eBook

David Anderson, author of the recent book, Kanban appeared on the Business901 podcast and added 50 minutes of Kanban discussion. This is a transcription of the podcast. David is a thought leader in managing highly effective software teams. He is President of David J. Anderson & Associates, based in Seattle, Washington, a management consulting firm Read More …

Finding the Voice of Customer in Design for Six Sigma – eBook

Dr. Kai Yang was the guest on the Business901 Podcast and this is a transcription of the podcast. Our conversation addressed the message of his latest book, Voice of the Customer: Capture and Analysis (Six Sigma Operational Methods).   Voice of Customer in Design for Six Sigma Dr. Yang is a Professor in the department Read More …

Innovative Development eBook

Tim Schipper and Mark Swets were my guests on the Business901 Podcast and this is a transcription of the podcast. They are the co-authors of Innovative Lean Development: How to Create, Implement and Maintain a Learning Culture Using Fast Learning Cycles. I have been quite intrigued by their book and  I would encourage you first Read More …

eBook on Using Introvert Tendencies as a Marketing Advantage

Joan Friedlander, owner of Lifework Business Partners was my guest on the Business901 Podcast and this is a transcription of the podcast. We had the opportunity to discuss creating realistic and executable marketing plans for self-employed service business owners and key members of a business team. One of Joan’s specialties is working with Introverts and Read More …